Atlas FDA

Synthes 4.5MM TI VA-LCP CRVD Condylar Plate/6H/159MM/RT-STER Synthes 4.5MM TI VA-LCP CRVD Condylar Plate/6H/159MM/RT-STE

FDA device recall Z-0401-2014 · posted 2013-11-26 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Synthes USA HQ, Inc.
Reason for recall
A plate was inadvertently released to a sales consultant that was restricted for sale.
Action taken
Synthes sent a letter dated November 7, 2013, to the implanting surgeon to follow up on a complaint received. The firm requested any additional information the surgeon might have about the use of the plate as well as a status on the patient following use. For questions the surgeon was instructed to call 800-620-7025. For questions regarding this recall call 610-719-5000.
Root cause
Employee error
Status
Terminated
Product code
JDP
Quantity affected
1
Distribution
US Distribution in Colorado.
Date initiated
2013-05-29
Date posted
2013-11-26
Date terminated
2015-05-21
Location
West Chester, PA

Monitor recalls programmatically

Recalls and clearances share one API, with change alerts when new recalls post.

Related 510(k) clearances

RecordFirmDate
4.5MM VA-LCP CURVED CONDYLAR PLATE SYSTEM (K110354)Synthes USA2011-03-04