FDA Recall Terminated

TI Single Vector Distractor Proximal Foot/Right; Catalog ID 487.974 The Titanium Single Vector Distractor and Proximal Foot Plates are intended for mandibular bone lengthening where gradual bone distraction is required, including conditions such as congenital mandibular deficiencies or post-traumatic defects.

Recall: Z-2585-2016 · Initiated May 23, 2016

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2585-2016
Event Number
74419
Firm
Synthes (USA) Products LLC
FEI Number
3008812560
Product Code
MQN
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Initiated
May 23, 2016
Terminated
December 13, 2016
Address
1301 Goshen Pkwy, West Chester, PA, 19380-5986

Description

TI Single Vector Distractor Proximal Foot/Right; Catalog ID 487.974 The Titanium Single Vector Distractor and Proximal Foot Plates are intended for mandibular bone lengthening where gradual bone distraction is required, including conditions such as congenital mandibular deficiencies or post-traumatic defects.

Reason

DePuy Synthes is voluntarily initiating a recall due to a possibility the fastener on the Titanium Single Vector Distractor Body may become prematurely separated from the Proximal Foot Plate.

Action

The firm, DePuy Synthes, mailed out an "URGENT NOTICE: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated 5/23/2016 to its customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to review your inventory and immediately take the following actions: If you DO have any of the identified devices call DePuy Synthes at 1-800-479-6329 to obtain a Return Authorization (RA) Number, complete the Verification Section (page 3 of the letter) indicating the number of devices that were found and return the Verification Section (page 3 of the letter) with the product to the following: Credit/Returns, DePuy Synthes, 1101 Synthes Avenue, Monument, CO 80132, by fax 844-449-8498 or scan/email: [email protected]., and complete the Verification section even if you DO NOT have the identified product. Note: If the Verification Section is answered on behalf of more than one facility and/or individual clearly indicate the name and address of the facility and/or individual. If you have any questions, please call 610-719-5450 or contact your DePuy Synthes Sales Consultant.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution-US (nationwide) distribution to states of: AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, IL, MA, MI, NJ, NY, PA, TX, UT, WI, and WV; and countries of: Australia, Canada and Switzerland.

Quantity

274 units