| | Class 2 Recall InSitu Bender Cutter Kit Narrow Sterile |  |
| Date Posted |
June 01, 2009 |
| Recall Number |
Z-1249-2009 |
| Product |
Synthes InSitu Bender Cutter Kit Narrow Sterile Catalog number 530.522S, used with Synthes Rapid Resorbable Fixation System for craniofacial skeleton fracture repair and reconstructive procedures. |
| Code Information |
Catalog number 530.522S - Lot number TM00324 exp 4/8/10
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Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Synthes Spine 1302 Wrights Ln E West Chester, Pennsylvania 19380-3417 |
| Consumer Instructions |
Contact the recalling firm for information |
| For Additional Information Contact |
Lynne Lewis 610-719-5000
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Reason for Recall |
The bender is heating prior to activation of the power button, requiring disassembly to stop heating.
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| Action |
All affected Synthes CMF Sales Consultants were notified of the Medical Device Recall by phone on 12/19/08 and by letter sent via return receipt email on 12/22/08. All affected hospitals were notified by letter mailed on 12/22/08 via USPS certified mail. |
| Quantity in Commerce |
40 units |
| Distribution |
Nationwide distribution: AL, CA, KS, LA, MD, NJ, NV, NY, OR, PA, TX, and UT |
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