FDA Recall Terminated

Multi Vector Distractor Pin Holding Clamp, limited bone stock The holding clamp is part of the Multi Vector Distractor which cis used for mandibular bone lengthening, including conditions such as congenital mandibular deficiencies or post-traumatic defects. The Multi Vector Distractor can be utilized to perform bone transport procedures as an alternative to bone grafts and free flaps.

Recall: Z-1745-2013 · Initiated May 31, 2013

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1745-2013
Event Number
65561
Firm
Synthes USA HQ, Inc.
FEI Number
3005180112
Product Code
DZL
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
May 31, 2013
Posted
July 17, 2013
Terminated
August 31, 2015
Address
1302 Wrights Ln E, West Chester, PA, 19380-3417

Description

Multi Vector Distractor Pin Holding Clamp, limited bone stock The holding clamp is part of the Multi Vector Distractor which cis used for mandibular bone lengthening, including conditions such as congenital mandibular deficiencies or post-traumatic defects. The Multi Vector Distractor can be utilized to perform bone transport procedures as an alternative to bone grafts and free flaps.

Reason

Synthes is initiating a voluntary Medical Device removal for specified part numbers and lot numbers of the Mutis Vector Distractor Pin Holding clamp, limited bone stock. The firm received complaints that the clamp and nut construct would not engage the distractor arm threads and subsequently bind. It is not likely that a serious adverse event will result due to a nonconforming clamp, however there

Action

Synthes sent a Urgent Notice: Medical Device Removal letter dated May 31, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customers. The firm received complaints that the clamp and nut construct would not engage the distractor arm threads and subsequently bind. It is not likely that a serious adverse event will result due to a nonconforming clamp, however, there is a remote potential that additional intervention would be required due to a non-functioning clamp. Synthes requested the product to be removed from inventory and returned to Synthes by calling 1-800-479-6329 to obtain a Return Authorization Number. Direct Accounts were asked to complete and return the Verification Section at the end of the letter indicating the quantity of affected product was found. Negative responses were also requested. If you have any questions please call (610) 719-5450.

Distribution

US Nationwide Distribution including the states of MA, TX, MN, SC, UT, VA, and NY.

Quantity

121