Events

Recall of SYNTHES PLATE HOLDING FORCEPS

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
    53327
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0077-2010
  • Event Initiated Date
    2009-09-03
  • Event Date Posted
    2009-10-26
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2010-03-08
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=85275
  • 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
    Forceps - Product Code HTD
  • Reason
    The recalling firm has determined that the customized plates instruments do not have a cleared premarket notification.
  • Action
    The customer account was notified by an Urgent: Medical Device Removal letter via USPS certified mail on 9/4/2009. The letter stated that the products did not have clearance for the hospital's intended use and that if the customer has any of the identified devices, they should call Synthes at 1-800-479-6329 to obtain a Return Authorization Number. Also, the customer should complete the Verification Section, and return the letter along with any remaining product. For questions the hospital could call 610-719-5865.

Device

SYNTHES PLATE HOLDING FORCEPS

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