Events

Recall of Device Recall 2.5 mm Reaming Rod, Ball tip, 1150 mm, sterile

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
    79157
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0903-2018
  • Event Initiated Date
    2017-07-26
  • Event Status
    Open, Classified
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=161455
  • 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
    Reamer - Product Code HTO
  • Reason
    Possible lack of product sterility due to potential gaps/channeling in the seal of the package.
  • Action
    The firm, DePuy Synthes, sent an "URGENT NOTICE: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated 7/26/2017 to its customers. The letter described the product, problem, and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to do the following: If you DO have any of the identified devices and intend to re-sterilize the product (TRAUMA Products only) per the package insert, please take the following steps: ¿ Complete the Verification Section at the end of this letter by checking the appropriate box indicating affected product has been located and will be re-sterilized. Also, please indicate the number of devices found. Please include your name, title, telephone number and signature in the spaces provided. ¿ Send a copy of the completed Verification Section to Synthes by: o Fax: 844-721-3045 or o Scan/email: Synthes5735@stericycle.com Note: If the Verification Section is answered on behalf of more than one facility and/or individual, please clearly indicate the name and address of the facility and/or individual on page 4 of the notification. If you DO have any of the identified devices, and are returning the product for replacement, please take the following steps: ¿ Call DePuy Synthes at 1-800-479-6329 to obtain a Return Authorization (RA) Number. ¿ Complete the Verification Section (page 4 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, address, telephone number and signature in the spaces provided. ¿ Return the Verification Section (page 4 of this letter) with the product to: o Credit/Returns, DePuy Synthes, 1101 Synthes Avenue, Monument, CO 80132. ¿ Send a copy of the completed Verification Section to Synthes by: o Fax: 844-721-3045 or o Scan/email: Synthes5735@stericycle.com Note: If the Verification Section is answered on behalf of more than one facility and/or individual, please clea

Device

Device Recall 2.5 mm Reaming Rod, Ball tip, 1150 mm, sterile
  • Model / Serial
    Distributed 10-Mar-2017 to 23-Jun-2017; Lot Number Manufacturing Date (M/D/YYYY) Expiration Date (YYYY-MM-DD): H311894 3/9/2017 2026-01-31 H311912 3/9/2017 2026-01-31 H311913 3/9/2017 2026-01-31 H311941 3/9/2017 2026-01-31 H311942 3/9/2017 2026-01-31 H311925 3/14/2017 2026-01-31 H311938 3/14/2017 2026-01-31 H311924 4/9/2017 2026-01-31 H334430 4/13/2017 2026-02-28 H334555 4/13/2017 2026-02-28 H334556 4/19/2017 2026-02-28 H336080 4/19/2017 2026-03-31 H336081 4/19/2017 2026-03-31 H336083 4/19/2017 2026-03-31 H317169 5/10/2017 2026-03-31 H317170 5/10/2017 2026-03-31
  • Product Classification
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Device Class
    1
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution: US (Nationwide) to states of: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY, the District of Columbia, including Puerto Rico, and country of: Canada.
  • Product Description
    2.5 mm Reaming Rod, Ball tip, 1150 mm, sterile, Part Number: 351.708S || Reaming Rods are intended for guiding of reamers during orthopedic surgery.
  • 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