Events

Recall of Synthes Material Mix

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
    66551
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0393-2014
  • Event Initiated Date
    2013-10-15
  • Event Date Posted
    2013-11-26
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2015-08-31
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=122581
  • 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
    One material batch used for production of the affected parts of the synthes material mix were mixed in with an incorrect material with a lower than specified hardness and corrosion resistance.
  • Action
    SYNTHES sent an Urgent Notice: Medical Device Recall letter dated October 15, 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 call Synthes at 1-800-479-6329 to obtain a Return Authorization Number. Complete the Verification Section at the end of the letter by checking the appropriate box indicating affected product was located. Customers were also asked to indicate the number of devices found and note the Return Authorization Number. Return the Verification Form with the product to: Credit/Returns Synthes 1101 Synthes Avenue Monument, CO 80132 Customers should also return the Verification Form if no affected product was found in their inventory. Return all documents to Synthes by fax: 888-679-4875 or Scan/email: FieldAction@synthes.com 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 Material Mix
  • Model / Serial
    part no. 396.396 (lot nos. T989765 and T989780), part no. 03.632.087 (lotT987270), part no. 03.812.005 (lot nos. T987734, T988931, and T987623), and part no. 03.820.129 (lot no. T988206).
  • Product Classification
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Device Class
    1
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwided Distribution: USA (nationwide) including IL, MO, TX, WA and Internationally to Canada and Switzerland.
  • Product Description
    Synthes Material Mix (Adjustable Cervical Distractor-Right, Matrix Distractor Rack, T-PAL Spacer Remover, Implant Inserter) || Synthes Material Mix: Adjustable Cervical Distractor-Right is used to distract spine segment. Matrix Distractor Rack is used to distract the interbody disc space. T-PAL Spacer Remover is used to remove T-PAL spacer. Implant Inserter is used to insert the ProDisc implant.
  • 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