FDAFDA · Food and drugs·Recall number Z-1016-2013
Synthes Dens Instrument Set (Dens Graphic Case), Part Number 687.030 (also known as the Anterior Column Retractor Set) The Synthes Dens instrument Set has been designed to facilitate internal fixation of the odontoid process for the reduction of Type II and shallow Type III fractures, as proposed by Anderson and d'Alonzo.
Published April 3, 2013 · Recall initiated: January 11, 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
The Dens Instrument Set has been designed to facilitate the anterior internal fixation of the Dens (odontoid process). There are currently no screws specifically indicated to treat Dens fractures via anterior screw fixation therefore the affected product will be removed.
What to do
Voluntary: Firm initiated · Letter
Recall details
- Manufacturer
- Synthes USA HQ, Inc.
- Distributor
- Nationwide Distribution including AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IL, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, TN, TX, VA, VT, WI, WV, and WY.
- Lot
- Part number 687.030, All Lots
- Risk classification
- Class II
- Area (FDA)
- device
- Country
- United States
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