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FDAFDA · Food and drugs·Recall number Z-1821-2013

Synthes Synapse SD Drill Guide, Part Number SD389.477, Lot Number 6913900 Indicated for Hooks, Plate/Rods, Rods and Screws when intended to promote fusion of the cervical spine fusion of the cervical spine and occipitocervical junction (occiput-T3), the plate/rod, rod, hook and screw (3.2 mm cortex) components of the Synthes Cervifix; Axon and Synapse Systems are indicated for the following: -Degenerative Disk Disease (DDD) (defined as neck pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc as confirmed by patient history and radiographic studies); -Spondylolisthesis; -Spinal Stenosis; -Fracture/dislocation; -Atlantoaxial fracture with instability; -Occipitocervical dislocation; -Revision of previous cervical spine surgery; and -Tumo

Published August 7, 2013 · Recall initiated: October 12, 2012

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 from the field, that the drill guide was etched incorrectly, 12mm etch instead of 18mm drill guide. The firm identified that this constituted a field action and retrospectively reported this action.

What to do

Voluntary: Firm initiated · Letter

Recall details

Manufacturer
Synthes USA HQ, Inc.
Distributor
US distribution: PA only. .
Lot
Part Number SD389.477, Lot Number 6913900
Risk classification
Class II
Area (FDA)
device
Country
United States

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