Recall Z-2148-2014
Synthes, Inc. · initiated April 16, 2014
Class I – dangerous or defective products that could cause serious health problems or death
Product
DePuy Synthes Craniomaxillofacial Distraction System (AB Distractor Bodies and BC Distractor Bodies)
Codes / lots: Part nos. 04.315.003, 04.315.004, 04.315.005, 04.315.006 04.315.023 04.315.024 04.315.025 04.315.026 04.315.027 04.315.028 04.315.053 04.315.054 04.315.055 04.315.056 04.315.063 04.315.064 04.315.065 04.315.066 04.315.067 04.315.068, with lot nos.: 6245205, 7129328, IS10400 6246203, 6582199, 6794535, 6814674, 6877737, 6921359, 6981567, 7008430, 7081952, 7129329, 7460419, 7556148 6246984, 6342006, 6964974, 7129330, 7460420, 6246983, 7389334, 7422735, 7515818 6245460, 6342005, 6454138, 6495399, 6651393, 6816023, 6898959, 6921360, 7306561, 7515824 6307904, 6365443, 6410544, 6438375, 6625839, 6651392, 6984928, 7241620, 7351855, 7390470, 7408179, 7458272, 7458273, 7458274, IS10394 6450702, 6454139, 6553925, 6625840, 6883404, 6921586, 7031344, 7185897, 7389329, 7408181, 7422706, 7422707, 7422708, 7458299, 7515832, IS10385 6393118, 6393119, 6410545, 6454140, 6512859, 6625841, 6651391, 6984925, 7185895, 7408182, 7422703, 7422704, 7422705, 7515829, 7515830 6393120, 7408180, 7515833 7122918, 7389333, 7422700, 7545381, IS10388 6252759, 7129331, 7155891, 7418771, 7448753 6245463, 6438376, 6981568, 6983876,7063885, 7129332,7309797, 7418772, 7418848, 7448754 6251769, 7081953, 7310030, 7365542…
Reason for recall
DePuy Synthes is initiating a recall of certain lots of the Craniomaxillofacial Distraction System (AB Distractor Bodies and BC Distractor Bodies) because they may reverse post-operatively.
FDA-determined cause: Device Design
Action taken
The firm, DePuy Synthes, sent "Urgent Notice: Medical Device Recall" letters dated April 16, 2014 to affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, reason for recall, potential patient impact, mitigation steps for patients with distractors currently implanted and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to review inventory, immediately remove the affected lots from stock, complete verification section of the letter and return the affected product. For questions call 610-719-5450 or contact your DePuy Synthes Sales consultant.
Details
- Recall number
- Z-2148-2014
- Initiated
- April 16, 2014
- Posted by FDA
- August 20, 2014
- Terminated
- September 9, 2015
- Product code
- MQN – External Mandibular Fixator And/Or Distractor
- Quantity
- 1499
- Distribution
- US Nationwide Distribution
- Recalling firm
- Synthes, Inc., West Chester, PA