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Synthes 2.4 mm LC-DCP Plate 6 Holes/51mm Product Usage: Intended for fractures, osteotomies, and replantations of small

FDA device recall Z-0406-2014 · posted 2013-11-27 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Synthes (USA) Products LLC
Reason for recall
A complaint was reported regarding a screw being found in a package labeled for 2.4 mm LC-DCP Plate.
Action taken
Synthes sent an Urgent Notice: Medical Device Recall letter dated July 30, 2013 to all affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to review their inventory, immediately remove the affected product and return to Credit/Returns, Synthes. For questions call 610-719-5450.
Root cause
Labeling mix-ups
Status
Terminated
Product code
HRS
Quantity affected
13
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) including IN, NY, WA, NE, MD, TX, AL, MI, and Internationally to Canada.
Date initiated
2013-07-30
Date posted
2013-11-27
Date terminated
2015-08-17
Location
West Chester, PA

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