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Square Nut MR Safe, Catalog Number 03.311.060. The Square Nut MR Safe is used in conjunction with Synthes Distraction Os

FDA device recall Z-1324-2009 · posted 2009-05-29 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Synthes Spine
Reason for recall
Numbers are etched incorrectly on the product.
Action taken
An "Urgent: Medical Device Recall" letter dated February 6, 2009 was sent to all affected Synthes Trauma Sales Consultants via USPS certified mail on February 09, 2009 and affected In House employees were notified via return receipt email on February 09, 2009. All affected hospitals were notified of the recall through a notification letter mailed via USPS certified mail on February 09, 2009. The notification letter described the affected product, issue and actions for recipients. Direct questions about the recall to Synthes Spine by calling 800-620-7025, Extension 5455 or 610-719-5455.
Root cause
Process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
KTT
Quantity affected
1,137 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- US (states of AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, IA, IL, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MS, NJ, NY, OK, PA, SC, TX, and UT) and country of Switzerland.
Date initiated
2009-02-09
Date posted
2009-05-29
Date terminated
2009-12-15
Location
West Chester, PA

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