Events

Recall of Device Recall TI Matrix PreBent Maxillary Plates

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
    71595
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-2272-2015
  • Event Initiated Date
    2015-06-24
  • Event Date Posted
    2015-07-28
  • 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=138328
  • 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, bone - Product Code JEY
  • Reason
    The affected part and lot numbers of the ti matrix pre-bent maxillary plates may potentially have the incorrect laser etch denoting the orientation.
  • Action
    DePuy Synthes sent an Urgent Notice Medical Device Recall letter dated June 24, 2015, to all affected customers. Customers were asked to check their inventory and return affected devices with the completed response form. Customers with questions were instructed to call 610-719-5450 or contact their DePuy Synthes Sales Consultant.

Device

Device Recall TI Matrix PreBent Maxillary Plates
  • Model / Serial
    Part Numbers: 04.511.381 04.511.382 Lot Numbers: 8672528 8673158 & 8672260
  • Product Classification
    Dental Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Nationwide Distribution including CA, UT, CO, NJ, WA, VT, KY, WY, CT, NY, MS, and MD.
  • Product Description
    Synthes TI Matrix Pre-Bent Maxillary Plate / 2mm ADVMNT/0.8mm THK/L and Synthes TI Matrix Pre-Bent Maxillary Plate / 2mm ADVMNT/0.8mm THK/R. The Synthes Matrix ORTHOGNATHIC Fixation System is intended for use in selective trauma of the midface and craniofacial skeleton; craniofacial surgery; reconstructive procedures; and selective orthognathic surgery of the maxilla, mandible and chin in adults and children.
  • 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