Events

Recall of Synthes Threaded Plate Holder Long for 3.5mm Locking Hold

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
    72360
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0192-2016
  • Event Initiated Date
    2015-10-07
  • 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=140745
  • 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
    Mesh, surgical, metal - Product Code EZX
  • Reason
    The affected part number and lot listed above is incorrectly etched with the wrong part number and may not fit into a small fragment plate.
  • Action
    The firm, DePuy Synthes, sent an "URGENT NOTICE: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated 10/5/2015 to its customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to do the following: " Call DePuy Synthes at 1-800-479-6329 to obtain a Return Authorization (RA) Number and replacement product(s). " Complete the Verification Section (page 3 of this letter) by checking the appropriate box indicating affected product has been located. Also, please indicate the number of devices found and note the Return Authorization Number. Please include your name, title, address, telephone number and signature in the spaces provided. " Return the Verification Section (page 3 of this letter) with the product to: Credit/Returns, DePuy Synthes, 1101 Synthes Avenue, Monument, CO 80132. Even if you do not have any product. " Send a copy of the completed Verification Section by: Fax: 844-721-3048 or Scan/email: Synthes4704@stericycle.com. " Note: If the Verification Section is answered on behalf of more than one facility and/or individual, please clearly indicate the name and address of the facility and/or individual on page 3 of the notification. If you have any questions, please call 610-719-5450 or contact your DePuy Synthes Sales Consultant.

Device

Synthes Threaded Plate Holder Long for 3.5mm Locking Hold
  • Model / Serial
    Threaded Plate Holder-Long for 3.5mm Locking Hole  Part Numbers Lot Numbers  324.031 8225613
  • Product Classification
    General and Plastic Surgery Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) and country of: Canada.
  • Product Description
    Synthes Threaded Plate Holder- Long for 3.5mm Locking Hold; Part Numbers 324.031. || The Threaded Plate Holder can be used as an aid to position the plate on the bone. The plate holder may also function as an insertion handle for use with minimally invasive plating techniques. The plate may be temporarily held in place with standard plate holding forceps or the push-pull reduction device.
  • 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