Events

Recall of Device Recall Synthes 3.5 MM LCP(R) Distal Humerus System

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

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
    65009
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-2278-2013
  • Event Initiated Date
    2013-03-08
  • Event Date Posted
    2013-09-25
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2015-05-21
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=117661
  • 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
    Appliance, fixation, nail/blade/plate combination, multiple component - Product Code KTT
  • Reason
    Recall is being initiated due to the part being mislabeled (part number 241.267 was mislabeled with part number 241.276).
  • Action
    Synthes sent an Urgent Notice Medical Device Recall letter dated March 8, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to obtain a Return Authorization Number, complete the Verification Section at the end of the letter by the checking the appropriate box indicating affected product located. Return the Verification Form with the product to: Credit/Returns, Synthes, 1101 Synthes Avenue, Monument, CO 80132. Customers with questions were instructed to call 610-719-5450 or email Fieldaction@synthes.com. For questions regarding this recall call 610-719-5000.

Device

Device Recall Synthes 3.5 MM LCP(R) Distal Humerus System
  • Model / Serial
    Part Number 241.267, lot number 8037923
  • Product Classification
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Nationwide Distribution including CA,and VA. .
  • Product Description
    Synthes 3.5 MM LCP(R) Distal Humerus System || The Synthes 3.5 MM LCP Distal Humerus System is intended for fixation of fractures of the distal humerus, olecranon, and ulna in adults and adolescents (12-21) in which the growth plates have fused. Specifically, distal humerus plates are indicated for intra-articular fractures, comminuted supracondylar fractures, osteotomies, malunions and non-unions of the distal humerus.
  • Manufacturer
    Synthes USA HQ, Inc.

Manufacturer

Synthes USA HQ, Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Synthes USA HQ, Inc., 1302 Wrights Ln E, West Chester PA 19380-3417
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Johnson & Johnson
  • Source
    USFDA