Events

Recall of 2.7 MM Locking Screw SLFTPNG with T8 Stardrive Recess 12MM

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Synthes (USA) Products LLC.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    72345
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0167-2016
  • Event Initiated Date
    2015-10-06
  • Event Date Posted
    2015-10-30
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2016-07-15
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=140704
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Plate, fixation, bone - Product Code HRS
  • Reason
    Specific lots of the ss 2.7mm locking screw have been mislabeled as ss 2.4mm locking screw.
  • Action
    Synthes sent an URGENT NOTICE: MEDICAL DEVICE NOTIFICATION UPDATED INFORMATION: CORRECTED LOT NUMBER SS 2.7mm Locking Screw, self-tapping letter dated January 13, 2014, to the affected customer. Please take the following actions: If you DO have any of the identified devices, please take the following steps: Call Synthes at 1-800-479-6329 to obtain a Return Authorization Number. Complete the Verification Section at the end 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, telephone number and signature in the spaces provided. Return the Verification Form (page 3 of this letter) with the product to: Credit/Returns, Synthes. If you DO NOT have the identified product, please take the following steps: Complete the attached Verification Section at the end of this letter by checking the appropriate box indication that no affected product has been located. Please include your name, title, telephone number and signature in the spaces provided this return documentation acknowledges your receipt of medical device removal information. Return the documents to Synthes by: Fax: 1-866-792-5446 or Scan/email: FieldAction@synthes.com If you have any questions, please call 610-719-5450 or contact your Synthes Sales Consultant. For further questions please call 610-719-6500.

Device

2.7 MM Locking Screw SLFTPNG with T8 Stardrive Recess 12MM
  • Model / Serial
    Part Number 202.212 Lot Number 3420620
  • Product Classification
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    US Distribution to the state of : TN
  • Product Description
    2.7 mm Locking Screw SLF-TPNG with T8 Stardrive Recess 12mm. The Synthes modular Mini Fragment LCP System is intended for fixation of fractures, osteotomies, nonunions, replantations, and fusions of small bones and small bone fragments.
  • Manufacturer
    Synthes (USA) Products LLC

Manufacturer

Synthes (USA) Products LLC
  • Manufacturer Address
    Synthes (USA) Products LLC, 1301 Goshen Pkwy, West Chester PA 19380-5986
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Johnson & Johnson
  • Source
    USFDA