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FDAFDA · Food and drugs·Recall number Z-1313-2015

Synthes Electric Pen Drive (EPD) System, The Synthes Electric Pen Drive is indicated for screw insertion, pin and wire replacement, cutting of bone and metal, drilling, decorticating, shaping, and smoothing of bones and teeth in a wide variety of surgical procedures, including, but not limited to general orthopaedic trauma, foot, hand, maxillofacial, neurosurgical, oral, otolaryngolical, reconstructive, and spine surgery.

Published April 1, 2015 · Recall initiated: December 19, 2014

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

In May 2013, the original recall was initiated due to complaints the Hand Switch for the Electric Pen Drive was not labeled correctly, and the on and lock labels were interchanged.

What to do

Voluntary: Firm initiated · Letter

Recall details

Manufacturer
Synthes, Inc.
Distributor
Nationwide Distribution
Lot
Part Number 05.001.012 Lot Numbers AV18166 AV19044 AV20666
Risk classification
Class II
Area (FDA)
device
Country
United States

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