Events

Recall of Synthes Implant Holder for Synfix (TM)LR

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
    66577
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0405-2014
  • Event Initiated Date
    2013-10-08
  • Event Date Posted
    2013-11-27
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2016-08-26
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=122642
  • 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
    Orthopedic manual surgical instrument - Product Code LXH
  • Reason
    Complaints were received which described the synfix lr implant holder breaking at the interface between the implant and the holder.
  • Action
    Synthes sent an Urgent Notice: Medical Device Notification letter dated October 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 returny any of the affect devices, call Synthes at 1-800-479-6329 to obtain a Return Authorization Number, complete the Verification Section indicating the affected product has been located, also indicate the number of devices found and note the Return Authorization Number. Return the Verification Form to: Credit/Returns Synthes 1101 Synthes Avenue Monument, CO 80132 Customers were also instructed to return the Verification Section even if they don't have the affected product. Customers with questions were instructed to call 610-719-5450 or contact their Synthes Sales Consultant. For questions regarding this recall call 610-719-5000.

Device

Synthes Implant Holder for Synfix (TM)LR
  • Model / Serial
    all lots of part no. 03.802.039
  • Product Classification
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Device Class
    1
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Internationally to Canada .
  • Product Description
    Synthes Implant Holder for Synfix (TM)-LR || the Synthes Implant Holder for Synfix (TM)-LR 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