Pull Reduction Device For 4.3mm Percutaneous Drill Guide; The pull reduction device with quick coupling is placed through the guide sleeve and plate holes to pull or push bone fragments relative to the plate. This instrument can be used for: Minor Varus-valgus adjustments (approximately 2 - 4), Translational adjustments, Stabilization of plate bone orientation during insertion of the first screws, alignment of segmental fragments and pre-drilling dense or thick cortical bone before placing a 5.0 mm locking screw.
Recall
- Recall Number
- Z-1799-2015
- Event Number
- 71364
- Firm
- Synthes, Inc.
- FEI Number
- 3005180112
- Product Code
- FZX
- Status
- Terminated
- Root Cause
- Component design/selection
- Initiated
- May 28, 2015
- Posted
- June 15, 2015
- Terminated
- August 22, 2016
- Address
- 1302 Wrights Ln E, West Chester, PA, 19380-3417
Description
Pull Reduction Device For 4.3mm Percutaneous Drill Guide; The pull reduction device with quick coupling is placed through the guide sleeve and plate holes to pull or push bone fragments relative to the plate. This instrument can be used for: Minor Varus-valgus adjustments (approximately 2 - 4), Translational adjustments, Stabilization of plate bone orientation during insertion of the first screws, alignment of segmental fragments and pre-drilling dense or thick cortical bone before placing a 5.0 mm locking screw.
Certain affected parts and lots of the Pull Reduction Devices may have been manufactured to an incorrect hardness specification which could result in intraoperative breakage.
DePuy Synthes sent an Urgent Notice Urgent notice dated May 28, 2015, to all affected customers to advise them of the defect and patient risks associated with its use. Customers were instructed if they have any of the identified devices, please take the following steps: Call DePuy Synthes at 1-800-479-6329 to obtain a Return Authorization (RA) Number. Complete the Verification Section (page 3 of this letter) by checking the appropriate box indicating affected product has been located. Also, please indicate the number of devices found and note the Return Authorization Number. Please include your name, title, address, telephone number and signature in the spaces provided. Return the Verification Section (page 3 of this letter) with the product to: Credit/Returns, DePuy Synthes, 1101 Synthes Avenue, Monument, CO 80132. Send a copy of the completed Verification Section by: Fax: (888) 943-5206 or Scan/email: [email protected] If you DO NOT have the identified product, please take the following steps: Complete the attached Verification Section (page 3 of this letter) by checking the appropriate box indicating that no affected product has been located. Please include your name, title, address, telephone number and signature in the spaces provided. This return documentation acknowledges your receipt of medical device removal information. Return the documents by: Fax: (888) 943-5206 or Scan/email: [email protected] Note: If the Verification Section is answered on behalf of more than one facility and/or individual, please clearly indicate the name and address of the facility and/or individual on page 3 of the notification. Customers with questions were instructed to call 610-719-5450. For questions regarding this recall call 610-719-5000.
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