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FDAFDA · Food and drugs·Recall number Z-0393-2014

Synthes Material Mix (Adjustable Cervical Distractor-Right, Matrix Distractor Rack, T-PAL Spacer Remover, Implant Inserter) Synthes Material Mix: Adjustable Cervical Distractor-Right is used to distract spine segment. Matrix Distractor Rack is used to distract the interbody disc space. T-PAL Spacer Remover is used to remove T-PAL spacer. Implant Inserter is used to insert the ProDisc implant.

Published December 4, 2013 · Recall initiated: October 15, 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

One material batch used for production of the affected parts of the Synthes Material Mix were mixed in with an incorrect material with a lower than specified hardness and corrosion resistance.

What to do

Voluntary: Firm initiated · Letter

Recall details

Manufacturer
Synthes USA HQ, Inc.
Distributor
Worldwided Distribution: USA (nationwide) including IL, MO, TX, WA and Internationally to Canada and Switzerland.
Lot
part no. 396.396 (lot nos. T989765 and T989780), part no. 03.632.087 (lotT987270), part no. 03.812.005 (lot nos. T987734, T988931, and T987623), and part no. 03.820.129 (lot no. T988206).
Risk classification
Class II
Area (FDA)
device
Country
United States

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