Events

Recall of TI Synex (TM) II Central Body 21mm 29mm

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
    53509
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 1
  • Event Number
    Z-0110-2010
  • Event Initiated Date
    2009-09-14
  • Event Date Posted
    2009-11-09
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2015-07-09
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=85684
  • 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
    Spinal vertebral body replacement device - Product Code MQP
  • Reason
    Loss of device height.
  • Action
    Synthes USA issued an "Urgent: Medical Device Recall" letter to hospital accounts, Synthes personal and sales consultants dated September 23, 2009. Users were asked to take inventory, complete and return a Verification form and return all affected product to the firm. For further information regarding the recall, contact Synthes at 1-800-479-6329 or 1-800-620-7025 extension 5453.

Device

TI Synex (TM) II Central Body 21mm 29mm
  • Model / Serial
    Catalog number 04.808.003 - all lots.
  • Product Classification
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution -- Including the United States and Canada.
  • Product Description
    Synthes USA, TI Synex (TM) II Central Body 21mm - 29mm, Catalog number 04.808.003. || Intended for use in the thoracolumbar spine (T1-L5) to replace a collapsed, damaged, or unstable vertebral body due to tumor or trauma. To be used with Synthes supplemental internal fixation system.
  • 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