FDA Recall Terminated

MatrixMIDFACE Screws - Product Usage: The intended use for this device is in fixation of cranial bones and facial skeleton in procedures such as craniotomies, reconstructive procedures, fracture repair, osteotomies, and selective orthognathic surgery of the maxilla and chin.

Recall: Z-2739-2020 · Initiated June 16, 2020

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2739-2020
Event Number
85951
Firm
Synthes Produktions GmbH Eimattstrasse
FEI Number
3002807305
Product Code
JEY
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Initiated
June 16, 2020
Terminated
April 15, 2022
Address
3 Oberdorf Bl, Switzerland

Description

MatrixMIDFACE Screws - Product Usage: The intended use for this device is in fixation of cranial bones and facial skeleton in procedures such as craniotomies, reconstructive procedures, fracture repair, osteotomies, and selective orthognathic surgery of the maxilla and chin.

Reason

One lot of MatrixMIDFACE Emergency Screw 1.8mm, self-tapp, L 12mm, in Clip was packaged with a body clip etched with a 3 (representing 3mm) when it should have been packaged with body clip etched with a 12 (representing 12mm).

Action

DePuy Synthes issued urgent field safety notice in June 26, 2020 to notify customers. The affiliates in the impacted countries will notify affected customers.

Distribution

International distribution including in the country of Australia, Germany, New Zealand, Slovakia, Spain, and Taiwan.

Quantity

41 units