Reported Nov 25, 2015 · Terminated
Synthes Application Instrument for Sternal ZIPFIX. Indications for use include primary or secondary closure/repair of…
Synthes (USA) Products LLC
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.What you should do
Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.
Firm contact: Synthes (USA) Products LLC · 1301 Goshen Pkwy · West Chester, PA · 19380-5986
Is this the product you have?
- Synthes Application Instrument for Sternal ZIPFIX. Indications for use include primary or secondary closure/repair of the sternum following sternotomy or fracture of the sternum to stabilize the sternum and promote fusion.
- Lot codes and dates
- Synthes Application Instrument for Sternal ZIPFIX, Part Number 03.501.080. Lot Numbers 3783913, 7516728, 7606881, 7659168, 7666085, 7671934, 7689244, 7694377, 7720599, 7738572, 7738573, 7740498, 7767497, 7803768, 7806881, 7818677, 7818682, 7821672, 7827088, 7831855, 7833606, 8068078, 8130898, 8145793, 8207769, and 8215969.
- Amount recalled
- 267
Where it was sold
Why it was recalled
Certain lots of the Application Instrument for Sternal ZIPFIX that were previously recalled on August 19, 2015 and subsequently repaired and returned to customers between August 26, 2015 and September 23, 2015. The screws on the repaired instruments have the potential to break or loosen. DePuy Synthes is requesting the return of the repaired device in exchange for a new device.
This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.
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