Reported Mar 19, 2014 · Terminated

Synthes Small Notch Titanium Reconstructive Plate Product Usage: The Synthes Small Notch Titanium Reconstructive Plate…

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?

  • Synthes Small Notch Titanium
  • Reconstructive Plate Product UsageThe Synthes Small Notch Titanium Reconstructive Plate set offers fixation for immediate stabilization to allow bone fusion. Commercially pure titanium implants are biocompatible. The wide selection of implants accommodates variable anatomy; precisely crafted instruments facilitate implant placement. Implant plate lateral slant of holes allows for angulation of screws. Elongated central holes provide flexibility in screw placement. Wide selection of length's accommodates individual case requirements
Lot codes and dates
    • All lots of Parts 489.401
    • 489.402
    • 489.412
    • 489.413
    • 489.414
    • 489.415
    • 489.418
    • 489.423
    • 489.424
    • and 489.425
Amount recalled
18747

Where it was sold

  • Nationwide

Why it was recalled

Certain modules containing the Synthes Small Notch Titanium Reconstructive Plate set was distributed by Spine sales consultants although it was contraindicated for certain spine applications.

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 26, 2016 · Data as of Sep 19, 6:15 PM UTC

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