Synthes Small Battery Drive (SBD) Oscillating Saw Attachment Part Number: 532.021 for orthopedic surgery.

FDA device recall Z-1553-2015 · posted 2015-04-30 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm

The Anspach Effort, Inc.

Reason for recall

The potential exists for the Oscillating Saw Attachment to disengage from the Small Battery Drive handpiece. If the attachment disengages from the handpiece intra-operatively, there is a potential for injury to the patient and/or user.

Action taken

DePuySynthes sent a "URGENT NOTICE: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL- CORRECTION" letter dated March 24, 2015 to all affected customers. The letter describes the product, problem, and the actions to be taken by the customers. The firm requests that customers review the inventory and perform the in-process inspection outlined in the letter attachment, a review and repair will be implemented if necessary during the next visit schedule maintenance interval at the customer site. Customers having questions regarding this notice should contact the firm Complaint Handling Unit Manager at 561-494-3673 or to contact their Depuy Synthes Sales Consultant. For questions regarding this recall call 561-627-1080.

Root cause

Device Design

Status

Terminated

Product code

HWE

Quantity affected

12,085 pieces

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide including DC, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico) and Internationally to Argentina, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Bahrain, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, China, Chile, Costa Rica

Date initiated

2015-03-24

Date posted

2015-04-30

Date terminated

2016-12-14

Location

Palm Beach Gardens, FL