FDA Recall Terminated

Synthes B37 Replacement Screws. M3.5 Screw for insertion handle guide/aiming arm, part numbers 3.113.025 and 03.113.026. Surgical instrument for use with Low Bend Medial Distal Tibia Plate. Orthopedic.

Recall: Z-1984-2014 · Initiated May 15, 2014

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1984-2014
Event Number
68383
Firm
Synthes, Inc.
FEI Number
3005180112
Product Code
HWC
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Labeling design
Initiated
May 15, 2014
Posted
July 2, 2014
Terminated
December 18, 2015
Address
1302 Wrights Ln E, West Chester, PA, 19380-3417

Description

Synthes B37 Replacement Screws. M3.5 Screw for insertion handle guide/aiming arm, part numbers 3.113.025 and 03.113.026. Surgical instrument for use with Low Bend Medial Distal Tibia Plate. Orthopedic.

Reason

All lots of B37 Replacement Screws are being recalled due to potential mislabeling where the package may not contain the screws identified on the label.

Action

An urgent medical device recall notice, dated May 29, 2014, was sent to end users and sales consultants to advise them of the issue and provide instructions for returning affected devices.

Distribution

Distributed US nationwide, in DC and the states of KY, PA, IL, WA, AZ, CA, OK, FL, and KS.

Quantity

44