Date Initiated by Firm |
May 29, 2013 |
Date Posted |
November 26, 2013 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on May 21, 2015 |
Recall Number |
Z-0401-2014 |
Recall Event ID |
66723 |
510(K)Number |
K110354
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Product Classification |
condylar plate fixation Implant - Product Code JDP
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Product |
Synthes 4.5MM TI VA-LCP CRVD Condylar Plate/6H/159MM/RT-STER Synthes 4.5MM TI VA-LCP CRVD Condylar Plate/6H/159MM/RT-STER is used for buttressing multi fragmentary diatal femur fractures including: supra-condylar, intra-articular and extra articular condylar fractures, periprosthetic fractures, fractures in normal or osteopenic bone, nonunions and malunions. |
Code Information |
part 04.124.406S, lot 3771678. |
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 |
A plate was inadvertently released to a sales consultant that was restricted for sale.
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FDA Determined Cause 2 |
Employee error |
Action |
Synthes sent a letter dated November 7, 2013, to the implanting surgeon to follow up on a complaint received. The firm requested any additional information the surgeon might have about the use of the plate as well as a status on the patient following use. For questions the surgeon was instructed to call 800-620-7025.
For questions regarding this recall call 610-719-5000. |
Quantity in Commerce |
1 |
Distribution |
US Distribution in Colorado. |
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 = JDP and Original Applicant = SYNTHES USA
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