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Variable Angle Locking Compression Plate/VA-LCP Dorsal Distal Radius Plate, Part Number 02.115.431. Indicated for: Dorsa

FDA device recall Z-0956-2013 · posted 2013-03-15 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Synthes USA HQ, Inc.
Reason for recall
It was discovered that one of the VA-LCP Dorsal Distal Radius Plates was incorrectly etched as Part Number 02.115.431 (110 degree) instead of the correct Part Number 02.115.231 (90 degree).
Action taken
The firm initiated their recall of this product on January 11, 2013 by sending an Urgent Notice: Medical Device Recall letter to consignees. The letter identified the affected product and the issue. Synthes requested customers to examine their inventory for the affected product, remove them from use, and return them to Synthes. Additionally, customers were to follow the steps provided in the event that they did or did not have any affected product on hand. Questions should be directed to 610-719-5450 or FieldAction@synthes.com.
Root cause
Labeling mix-ups
Status
Terminated
Product code
HRS
Quantity affected
4
Distribution
Distributed in the states of IN, OH, PA, and TX.
Date initiated
2013-01-11
Date posted
2013-03-15
Date terminated
2015-08-31
Location
West Chester, PA

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