SYNTHECEL Dura Repair, 510K # K131792, K113071, Class II, Classification name: Dura Substitute Device listing number: D140596, D211012 SYNTHECEL Dura Repair is intended for use as a dura replacement for the repair of dura mater in adults.
Recall
- Recall Number
- Z-1383-2016
- Event Number
- 73559
- Firm
- Synthes (USA) Products LLC
- FEI Number
- 3008812560
- Product Code
- GXQ
- Status
- Terminated
- Root Cause
- Labeling False and Misleading
- Initiated
- December 8, 2015
- Terminated
- August 26, 2016
- Address
- 1301 Goshen Pkwy, West Chester, PA, 19380-5986
Description
SYNTHECEL Dura Repair, 510K # K131792, K113071, Class II, Classification name: Dura Substitute Device listing number: D140596, D211012 SYNTHECEL Dura Repair is intended for use as a dura replacement for the repair of dura mater in adults.
It was reported that the SYNTHECEL Dura Repair could adhere to various anatomical structures post implantation, which may expose patients to potential risks in the event a surgeon intends to temporarily apply and subsequently remove a SYNTHECEL implant. SYNTHECEL Dura Repair labeling and promotional material are being updated to clarify that SYNTHECEL is intended to remain in place and is not intended to be removed.
Siemens mailed out an Urgent: Field Safety Notification letter informing customers to review the replacement package insert (GP2715-C) and discard the outdated package insert (GP2715-B) and outdated promotional materials. Customers were asked to complete the verification section (page 3 of the recall notification) and send a copy of the completed Verification Section by Fax (888)912-7351 or Scan/Email to [email protected]
Nationwide: NY, PA, AL, WI, FL, MO, TN, OH, MI, MN, CO, CA, NV, AZ, LA, OR, TX, IA, IN, MS, IL, AR, WV, HI, VA, MD, WA, OK, MA, KY, NJ, CT, No foreign accounts.
212 units