Recall Z-1984-2014

Synthes, Inc. · initiated May 15, 2014

Class II Terminated

Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature

Product

Synthes B37 Replacement Screws. M3.5 Screw for insertion handle guide/aiming arm, part numbers 3.113.025 and 03.113.026. Surgical instrument for use with Low Bend Medial Distal Tibia Plate. Orthopedic.

Codes / lots: All lots of part no. B37: 6350586, 6771518, 7086318, 7386422, 7523960, and 7548937.

Reason for recall

All lots of B37 Replacement Screws are being recalled due to potential mislabeling where the package may not contain the screws identified on the label.

FDA-determined cause: Labeling design

Action taken

An urgent medical device recall notice, dated May 29, 2014, was sent to end users and sales consultants to advise them of the issue and provide instructions for returning affected devices.

Details

Recall number
Z-1984-2014
Initiated
May 15, 2014
Posted by FDA
July 2, 2014
Terminated
December 18, 2015
Product code
HWC – Screw, Fixation, Bone
Quantity
44
Distribution
Distributed US nationwide, in DC and the states of KY, PA, IL, WA, AZ, CA, OK, FL, and KS.
Recalling firm
Synthes, Inc., West Chester, PA

Official FDA recall record