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Recall of Device Recall Synthes Application Instrument for Sternal ZIPFIX

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
    71834
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-2475-2015
  • Event Initiated Date
    2015-07-22
  • Event Date Posted
    2015-08-27
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2016-08-18
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=139179
  • 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
    Cerclage, fixation - Product Code JDQ
  • Reason
    The end cap may loosen and detach making the instrument non-functional. no injuries reported.
  • Action
    Urgent recall notification letters, dated July 22, 2015 were sent to end users and consultants to inform them of the issue, the associated risks, and provided instructions to return affected devices along with the response form.

Device

Device Recall Synthes Application Instrument for Sternal ZIPFIX
  • Model / Serial
    Part Number: 03.501.080 Lot numbers: 3783492 3783913 3788496 3822332 7516728 7606881 7635218 7653178 7659168 7666085 7671934 7679825 7689244 7694377 7700691 7705157 7720599 7738572 7738573 7740498 7742713 7767497 7797648 7803768 7806881 7818677 7818682 7821672 7827088 7831855 7833606 7858407 8068078 8130898 8130975 8145793 8159386 8166417 8186954 8207769 8209190 8215969 8215999 8241958 8290959 8290968
  • Product Classification
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Nationwide and internationally to Canada.
  • Product Description
    Synthes Application Instrument for Sternal ZIPFIX; indications for use include primary or secondary closure/repair of the sternum following sternotomy or fracture of the sternum to stabilize the sternum and promote fusion
  • 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