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Synthes Periarticular Insertion Handle for 4.5mm LCP Proximal Tibia Plates and Periarticular Aiming Arm for 4.5mm LCP Pr

FDA device recall Z-0024-2016 · posted 2015-10-05 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Synthes (USA) Products LLC
Reason for recall
Affected lots of Periarticular Aiming Arms and Insertion Handles (Part Numbers 03.120.001, 03.120.002, 03.120.004 and 03.120.005) for the 4.5 mm LCP Proximal Tibia Plates are not able to be secured to the subsequent versions of these devices as intended.
Action taken
An urgent notice of medical device recall, dated September 14, 2015, was sent to end users and sales consultants to alert them to the issue and potential risks. Return of the completed response form and the affected devide was also requested.
Root cause
Device Design
Status
Terminated
Product code
LXH
Quantity affected
172
Distribution
Nationally
Date initiated
2015-09-14
Date posted
2015-10-05
Date terminated
2016-07-15
Location
West Chester, PA

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