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Class 2 Device Recall Synthes Bone Marrow Aspiration System, Sterile, 11 gauge, 15cm needle (without side holes) |
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Date Initiated by Firm |
January 26, 2011 |
Date Posted |
September 21, 2011 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on April 16, 2015 |
Recall Number |
Z-3273-2011 |
Recall Event ID |
57865 |
510(K)Number |
K051720
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Product Classification |
Syringe, piston - Product Code FMF
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Product |
Synthes Bone Marrow Aspiration System, Sterile, 11 gauge, 15cm needle (without side holes)
Indicated for aspirating bone marrow |
Code Information |
Part Number 710.150.99S, Lot number N999822 |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Synthes USA (HQ), Inc. 1302 Wrights Ln E West Chester PA 19380-3417
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For Additional Information Contact |
Customer Support 610-719-5000
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Manufacturer Reason for Recall |
Firm became aware that some systems were released to stock without going through the sterilization process.
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FDA Determined Cause 2 |
Nonconforming Material/Component |
Action |
Synthes (USA) sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated February 4, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter describes the product, problem, and action to be taken. Affected product removed from inventory will be replaced by Synthes. Contact the Synthes Spine Sale Consultant at 1-800-620-7025 ext.6883 for questions concerning this recall. |
Quantity in Commerce |
96 parts |
Distribution |
Nationwide Distribution-including the states of AR, CO, FL, GA, ID, LA, MA, MD, MO, MT, NY, NC, OH, SC, SD, TN, TX, and VA. |
Total Product Life Cycle |
TPLC Device Report
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls.
2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall.
3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
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510(K) Database |
510(K)s with Product Code = FMF and Original Applicant = SYNTHES (USA)
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