Reported Feb 4, 2015 · Terminated

2.0 Mandible Locking Plate (MLP) Bender / Cutter (part number 329.143) Intended to be used for bending and/or cutting…

Synthes, 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, Inc. · 1302 Wrights Ln E · West Chester, PA · 19380-3417

Is this the product you have?

  • 2.0 Mandible Locking Plate (MLP) Bender / Cutter (part number 329.143) Intended to be used for bending and/or cutting Mandible Locking Plates.
Lot codes and dates
  • Sold Lot Numbers

    84 of 84 codes

    • 4520830
    • 4519339
    • 4528112
    • 4527510
    • 4527509
    • 4528678
    • 4529517
    • 4532428
    • 4542201
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    • 5090675
    • 5090677
    • 5105352
    • 5144695
    • 5144697
    • 5144696
    • 5161969
    • 5161970
    5775823; Manufacturing Lot Number

    85 of 85 codes

    • A7LA49
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    • A7OA51
Amount recalled
973

This recall covers 2 products

The agency filed one notice per product. You are reading one of them; the other one is below.

Why it was recalled

Certain lots have the potential for tip breakage while bending 2.0 mm thick plates. If device is used and breaks while in the Operating Room, surgical delay may occur while alternate bending or cutting instruments are located.

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 Aug 18, 2016 · Data as of Sep 19, 5:35 PM UTC

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