Reported Apr 3, 2013 · Terminated

Synthes Dens Instrument Set (Dens Graphic Case), Part Number 687.030 (also known as the Anterior Column Retractor Set)…

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?

  • Synthes Dens Instrument Set (Dens Graphic Case), Part Number 687.030 (also known as the Anterior Column Retractor Set) The Synthes Dens instrument Set has been designed to facilitate internal fixation of the odontoid process for the reduction of Type II and shallow Type III fractures, as proposed by Anderson and d'Alonzo.
Lot codes and dates
  • Part number 687.030, All Lots
Amount recalled
148

Where it was sold

Why it was recalled

The Dens Instrument Set has been designed to facilitate the anterior internal fixation of the Dens (odontoid process). There are currently no screws specifically indicated to treat Dens fractures via anterior screw fixation therefore the affected product will be removed.

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA device enforcement) notice

Notice updated Sep 10, 2015 · Data as of Sep 19, 6:49 PM UTC

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