| Class 2 Device Recall Titanium Single Vector Distractor Body and Proximal Foot Plate | |
Date Initiated by Firm | May 23, 2016 |
Create Date | August 17, 2016 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on December 13, 2016 |
Recall Number | Z-2585-2016 |
Recall Event ID |
74419 |
510(K)Number | K981075 |
Product Classification |
External mandibular fixator and/or distractor - Product Code MQN
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Product | TI Single Vector Distractor Proximal Foot/Right; Catalog ID 487.974
The Titanium Single Vector Distractor and Proximal Foot Plates are intended for mandibular bone lengthening where gradual bone distraction is required, including conditions such as congenital mandibular deficiencies or post-traumatic defects. |
Code Information |
Part # 487.974, Lot# A4JY041; 3949739; 4038565; 4044599; 4091233; 4600267; 4744818; 4745317; 4873173; 4873174; 5202231; 5202232; 5202233; 5202234; 5298113; 5304974; 5354033; 5469087; 5820678; 5860826; 6044556; 6199927; 6778533; 6877042; 6983832; 7492522; 7880980; 7931712; 9885355, mfg. date 11JUN1999 -21DEC2015, exp. date 20JUL2019-21DEC2035 |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Synthes (USA) Products LLC 1301 Goshen Pkwy West Chester PA 19380-5986
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For Additional Information Contact | Ann Brisson 610-719-5443 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | DePuy Synthes is voluntarily initiating a recall due to a possibility the fastener on the Titanium Single Vector Distractor Body may become prematurely separated from the Proximal Foot Plate. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Under Investigation by firm |
Action | The firm, DePuy Synthes, mailed out an "URGENT NOTICE: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated 5/23/2016 to its customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to review your inventory and immediately take the following actions: If you DO have any of the identified devices call DePuy Synthes at 1-800-479-6329 to obtain a Return Authorization (RA) Number, complete the Verification Section (page 3 of the letter) indicating the number of devices that were found and return the Verification Section (page 3 of the letter) with the product to the following: Credit/Returns, DePuy Synthes, 1101 Synthes Avenue, Monument, CO 80132, by fax 844-449-8498 or scan/email: Synthes8096@stericycle.com., and complete the Verification section even if you DO NOT have the identified product.
Note: If the Verification Section is answered on behalf of more than one facility and/or individual clearly indicate the name and address of the facility and/or individual.
If you have any questions, please call 610-719-5450 or contact your DePuy Synthes Sales Consultant. |
Quantity in Commerce | 274 units |
Distribution | Worldwide Distribution-US (nationwide) distribution to states of: AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, IL, MA, MI, NJ, NY, PA, TX, UT, WI, and WV; and countries of: Australia, Canada and Switzerland. |
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 = MQN
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