Reported Mar 27, 2013 · Terminated
Variable Angle Locking Compression Plate/VA-LCP Dorsal Distal Radius Plate, Part Number 02.115.431. Indicated for:…
Synthes USA HQ, Inc.
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 HQ, Inc. · 1302 Wrights Ln E · West Chester, PA · 19380-3417
Is this the product you have?
- Variable Angle Locking Compression Plate/VA-LCP Dorsal Distal Radius Plate, Part Number 02.115.431
- Indicated forDorsally displaced fractures, Open joint reconstruction, and Corrective osteotomies after distal radius malunion
- Lot codes and dates
- Lot number 7965181
- Amount recalled
- 4
Where it was sold
Why it was recalled
It was discovered that one of the VA-LCP Dorsal Distal Radius Plates was incorrectly etched as Part Number 02.115.431 (110 degree) instead of the correct Part Number 02.115.231 (90 degree).
This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.
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