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FDAFDA · Food and drugs·Recall number Z-0391-2014

Synthes Matrix 5.5.mm Left and Right Coronal Bender Product Usage: The Matrix 5.5.mm Left and Right Coronal Bender are used together to bend the 5.5 Matrix Rods in the coronal plane, and is intended for stabilization of the thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and/or iliac spine through screw and/or hook and rod fixation.

Published December 4, 2013 · Recall initiated: June 22, 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

A complaint was received of the tips of the Matrix 5.5.mm Left and Right Coronal Bender breaking while bending a spinal rod component of the Matrix System.

What to do

Voluntary: Firm initiated · Letter

Recall details

Manufacturer
Synthes USA HQ, Inc.
Distributor
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) including GA, FL, CA, UT, IA, AZ, OH and Internationally to Canada.
Lot
Parts 03.632.040 and 03.632.041 with various lot nos. Item Lot Number Number 03.632.040 T935338 03.632.040 T939100 03.632.040 T945062 03.632.040 T953982 03.632.040 T956310 03.632.040 T959990 03.632.040 T959995 Item Lot Number Number 03.632.041 T935343 03.632.041 T939105 03.632.041 T939755 03.632.041 T945067 03.632.041 T952750 03.632.041 T956315 03.632.041 T960000 03.632.041 T960005
Risk classification
Class II
Area (FDA)
device
Country
United States

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