Synthes Titanium Minimally Invasive Reduction Screw System Polyaxial Screw Body, Part Number 04.631.500 Non-cervical spi
FDA device recall Z-0395-2014 · posted 2013-11-26 · Terminated
Recall details
- Recalling firm
- Synthes USA HQ, Inc.
- Reason for recall
- This action is being initiated following a detailed investigation in response to reported complaints of post-operative locking cap loosening. Synthes has concluded that if the construct is mis-aligned during final tightening, the potential exists for locking caps to loosen post-operatively in certain situations.
- Action taken
- Synthes sent an Urgent: Medical Device Product Removal letter on September 7, 2012, to all affected consignees. Consignees were requested to immediately cease using the product, examine their inventory and remove the parts from inventory. If they had the parts, they were further instructed to call Synthes at 1-800-479-6329 to obtain a Return Authorization Number, complete the verification section at the end of the letter and return the verification form. If they did not have the parts, they were requested to complete the verification section at the end of the letter and return the verification form. Consignees with questions were instructed to call 610-719-5450. For questions regarding this recall call 610-719-5000.
- Root cause
- Use error
- Status
- Terminated
- Product code
- NKB
- Quantity affected
- 757
- Distribution
- Nationwide Distribution including CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MT, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WI.
- Date initiated
- 2012-09-07
- Date posted
- 2013-11-26
- Date terminated
- 2015-12-18
- Location
- West Chester, PA
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Related 510(k) clearances
| Record | Firm | Date |
|---|---|---|
| SYNTHES MIRS (K113044) | Synthes Spine | 2011-12-21 |