FDAFDA · Food and drugs·Recall number Z-0388-2014
Synthes Tensioning Device The Synthes Osteogenesis System, MR Conditional is intended for fracture fixation (open and closed), pseudoarthrosis or non-unions of long bones, limb lengthening by epiphyseal or metaphyseal distraction, correction of bony or soft tissue deformities and correction of segmental bony or soft tissue defects in adult and pediatric patients.
Published December 4, 2013 · Recall initiated: July 31, 2013
Status when published: Terminated — openFDA updates weekly, so this field may not reflect the current status. Always confirm with the official notice.
What's the hazard
All lots of the Synthes Tensioning Device were recalled due to the potential for the reaction fork to come loose from the main body of the device and not allow the wire to release, nor the device to apply tension.
What to do
Voluntary: Firm initiated · Letter
Recall details
- Manufacturer
- Synthes USA HQ, Inc.
- Distributor
- Nationwide Distribution.
- Lot
- all lots of model number 03.311.001: Part # Synthes lot # 03.311.001 1934765 03.311.001 1934766 03.311.001 1993844 03.311.001 3036688 03.311.001 3398576 03.311.001 3776484 03.311.001 5100597 03.311.001 5106354 03.311.001 5160872 03.311.001 5160875 03.311.001 5174253 03.311.001 5174253 03.311.001 5174254 03.311.001 5181000 03.311.001 5181001 03.311.001 5196282 03.311.001 5196283 03.311.001 5197081 03.311.001 5241942 03.311.001 5241943 03.311.001 5336723 03.311.001 5363637 03.311.001 5396016 03.311.001 5411479 03.311.001 5555521
- Risk classification
- Class II
- Area (FDA)
- device
- Country
- United States
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