BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    Synthes 2.4mm VA-LCP Two Column Volar Distal Radius Plate and Torque limiting attachment, 1.2Nm Synthes VA-LCP Distal Radius System is intended for fixation of complex intra- and extra-articular fractures and osteotomies of the distal radius and other small bones.

    Recall: Z-2057-2013 · Initiated May 31, 2013

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-2057-2013
    Event Number
    65556
    Firm
    Synthes (USA) Products LLC
    FEI Number
    3008812560
    Product Code
    HRS
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Device Design
    Initiated
    May 31, 2013
    Posted
    August 26, 2013
    Terminated
    September 21, 2015
    Address
    1301 Goshen Pkwy, West Chester, PA, 19380-5986

    Description

    Synthes 2.4mm VA-LCP Two Column Volar Distal Radius Plate and Torque limiting attachment, 1.2Nm Synthes VA-LCP Distal Radius System is intended for fixation of complex intra- and extra-articular fractures and osteotomies of the distal radius and other small bones.

    Reason

    The firm is initiating a Field Safety Correction for the labeling of the 2.4mm VA-LCP Two Column Volar Distal Radius Plate and 1.2 Nm Torque Limiting Attachment. The US Technique guide lists 1.2Nm TLA as an option for use with the 2.4mm Variable Angle LCP (VA-LCP) Two-Column (Standard & Narrow) Volar Distal Radius Plate. The potential exists for the VA locking screw to be driven through the 2.4mm

    Action

    Synthes sent an Urgent Notice: Medical Device Labeling Correction 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 customer. The firm is initiating a Field Safety Correction for the labeling of the 2.4mm VA-LCP Two Column Volar Distal Radius Plate and 1.2 Nm Torque Limiting Attachment. The US Technique guide lists 1.2Nm TLA as an option for use with the 2.4mm Variable Angle LCP (VA-LCP) Two-Column (Standard & Narrow) Volar Distal Radius Plate. The potential exists for the VA locking screw to be driven through the 2.4mm VA-LCP Two Column Volar Distal Radius Plate when used with a 1.2Nm Torque Limiting Attachment. A screw that passes through the VA-LCP plate is not likely to result in a serious adverse event although should it occur, additional medical intervention during the index procedure could be needed. If you have any questions, please call (610) 719-5450, or contact your Synthes sales Consultant.

    Distribution

    Nationwide Distribution including the states of AK. AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MD, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA WI and WV.

    Quantity

    119, 891