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Synthes Radial Head Prosthesis: Trial Radial Head Elbow joint prosthesis: Synthes Radial Head Prosthesis System is a two

FDA device recall Z-1238-2013 · posted 2013-05-03 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Synthes USA HQ, Inc.
Reason for recall
The Trial Head may come loose from the implant stem during manipulation of the arm during surgery. To date, no adverse events have been reported related to this issue and this recall is not being initiated as a result of adverse events.
Action taken
Synthes sent an Urgent Notice: Medical Device Recall letter dated February 22, 2013, to all affected consignees. The letter requested consignees examine their inventory, remove them from use and return them to Synthes. Customers were asked to complete the attached Verification Section at the end of the letter indicating whether or not they have any of the affected product. For questions customers were instructed to call 610-719-5450 or email FieldAction@synthes.com. For questions regarding this recall call 610-719-5000.
Root cause
Device Design
Status
Terminated
Product code
KWI
Quantity affected
417
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution: USA including states of: IL, IN, MA, MI, MO, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TX, VA, WA and WI.
Date initiated
2013-02-22
Date posted
2013-05-03
Date terminated
2015-08-31
Location
West Chester, PA

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