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2.7 mm Locking Screw SLF-TPNG with T8 Stardrive Recess 12mm. The Synthes modular Mini Fragment LCP System is intended fo

FDA device recall Z-0167-2016 · posted 2015-10-30 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Synthes (USA) Products LLC
Reason for recall
Specific lots of the SS 2.7mm locking screw have been mislabeled as SS 2.4mm locking screw.
Action taken
Synthes sent an URGENT NOTICE: MEDICAL DEVICE NOTIFICATION UPDATED INFORMATION: CORRECTED LOT NUMBER SS 2.7mm Locking Screw, self-tapping letter dated January 13, 2014, to the affected customer. Please take the following actions: If you DO have any of the identified devices, please take the following steps: Call Synthes at 1-800-479-6329 to obtain a Return Authorization Number. Complete the Verification Section at the end 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, telephone number and signature in the spaces provided. Return the Verification Form (page 3 of this letter) with the product to: Credit/Returns, Synthes. If you DO NOT have the identified product, please take the following steps: Complete the attached Verification Section at the end of this letter by checking the appropriate box indication that no affected product has been located. Please include your name, title, telephone number and signature in the spaces provided this return documentation acknowledges your receipt of medical device removal information. Return the documents to Synthes by: Fax: 1-866-792-5446 or Scan/email: FieldAction@synthes.com If you have any questions, please call 610-719-5450 or contact your Synthes Sales Consultant. For further questions please call 610-719-6500.
Root cause
Packaging
Status
Terminated
Product code
HRS
Quantity affected
98
Distribution
US Distribution to the state of : TN
Date initiated
2015-10-06
Date posted
2015-10-30
Date terminated
2016-07-15
Location
West Chester, PA

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SYNTHES (USA) MODULAR MINI FRAGMENT LCP SYSTEM (K063049)Synthes (Usa)2006-12-18