Reported Jul 30, 2014 · Terminated

Synthes Guide Blocks for the 2 Column Plate 6 Hole Head (Volar Distal Radius Plate System). Orthopedic surgical…

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 Guide Blocks for the 2 Column Plate 6 Hole Head (Volar Distal Radius Plate System). Orthopedic surgical instrument.
Lot codes and dates
    • part no. 03.111.600
    • lot no. 10-5147
    • and part no. 03.111.601
    • lot no. 10-5147
Amount recalled
180

Where it was sold

  • Nationwide

Why it was recalled

The Guide Blocks for the 2 Column Plate 6 Hole Head (Volar Distal Radius Plate System) were found to be labeled incorrectly. Part no. 03.111.600 (Right) was found in the package labeled part no. 03.111.601 (Left). The laser etching denoting the orientation on the part is correct.

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, 4:47 PM UTC

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