Events

Recall of Synthes ZeroP VA Implant 7 MM Height Parallel Sterile

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
    66538
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0455-2014
  • Event Date Posted
    2013-12-05
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2015-04-16
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=122562
  • 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
    Intervertebral fusion device with integrated fixation, cervical - Product Code OVE
  • Reason
    A potential non conformance was identified with the zero-p va plate where the screw could back out if the blocking mechanism is not visually confirmed to properly cover the head of the screw.
  • Action
    Synthes sent an email message dated March 23, 2012, to the sales representative who received the affected product. The email identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken. The letter requested the sales rep examine inventory, stop using the product, and quarantine the affected product to ensure that it will not be used. Synthes instructed the customer not to remove any product from their account or return any product without further instruction. For questions they were instructed to call 610-719-5364. For questions regarding this recall call 610-719-5000.

Device

Synthes ZeroP VA Implant 7 MM Height Parallel Sterile
  • Model / Serial
    part no. 04.647.117S, Plate implant no. 7706771, spacer lot no. 7675745
  • Product Classification
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Nationwide Distribution - only AZ .
  • Product Description
    Synthes Zero-P VA Implant 7 MM Height Parallel Sterile || The Synthes Zero-P VA Implant 7 MM Height Parallel Sterile is a stand alone anterior cervical interbody fusion device indicated for use in skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) with accompanying radicular symptoms at one level from C2-T1.
  • 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