| Date Posted |
November 09, 2009 |
| Recall Number |
Z-0113-2010 |
| Product |
Synthes USA, TI Synex (TM) II Central Body 37mm - 52mm, Catalog number 04.808.006.
Intended for use in the thoracolumbar spine (T1-L5) to replace a collapsed, damaged, or unstable vertebral body due to tumor or trauma. To be used with Synthes supplemental internal fixation system. |
| Code Information |
Catalog number 04.808.006 - all lots.
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Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Synthes USA (HQ), Inc. 1302 Wrights Ln E West Chester, Pennsylvania 19380-3417 |
| Consumer Instructions |
Contact the recalling firm for information |
| For Additional Information Contact |
Lynne Lewis 800-620-7025 Ext. 5433
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Reason for Recall |
loss of device height
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| Action |
Synthes USA issued an "Urgent: Medical Device Recall" letter to hospital accounts, Synthes personal and sales consultants dated September 23, 2009. Users were asked to take inventory, complete and return a Verification form and return all affected product to the firm.
For further information regarding the recall, contact Synthes at 1-800-479-6329 or 1-800-620-7025 extension 5453. |
| Quantity in Commerce |
221 units |
| Distribution |
Worldwide Distribution -- Including the United States and Canada. |
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