Events

Recall of Device Recall Synthes drill bit for 5.0mm Recon Screws/Large QC

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
    60406
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0676-2012
  • Event Initiated Date
    2011-11-02
  • Event Date Posted
    2012-01-11
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2015-04-16
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=105259
  • 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
    Bit, drill - Product Code HTW
  • Reason
    Synthes is initiating a recall of the drill bit for 5.0mm recon screws with large quick coupling due to the potential for the drill stop to slip on the drill bit.
  • Action
    On November 2, 2011 the firm sent "Notice: Medical Device Recall" letters to all consignees, with return receipt request. The letter requested consignees cease use of the device and remove the product from inventory. For questions, call 610-719-5450 or contact your sales consultant.

Device

Device Recall Synthes drill bit for 5.0mm Recon Screws/Large QC
  • Model / Serial
    Drill Bit for 5.0mm Recon Screws/Large QC, model number 03.010.228, all lot numbers.
  • Product Classification
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Device Class
    1
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Product was distributed nationwide to AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, ME, MD, MI, MN, MT, LA, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI, and WY. GOVERNMENT account is Audie Murphy VA Hospital, Chief Supply Svc Whse #1, 7400 Merton Minter Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78229.
  • Product Description
    Synthes Drill Bit for 5.0mm Recon Screws with Large Quick Coupling. This orthopedic manual surgical instrument is a non powered hand-held device intended for medical purposes to manipulate tissue, or for use with other devices in orthopedic surgery.
  • 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