Synthes 4.5 mm LCP Curved Condylar Plate Intended for buttressing multifragmentary distal femur fractures.
- Company
- Synthes Usa (Hq), Inc.
- Recall Initiated
- July 30, 2013
- Posted
- November 27, 2013
- Terminated
- August 31, 2015
- Recall Number
- Z-0409-2014
- Quantity
- 13
- Firm Location
- West Chester, PA
Reason for Recall
The Synthes 4.5 mm LCP Curved Condylar Plate was recalled because a Straight Condylar Plate is etched with a Curved Condylar Plate part number.
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA including ID, FL, TN, NY, LA and Internationally to Canada.
Lot / Code Info
Part No. 02.001.324, lot no. 6900823
Root Cause
Process control
Action Taken
Synthes sent an Urgent Notice: Medical Device Notification letter dated October 8, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to returny any of the affect devices, call Synthes at 1-800-479-6329 to obtain a Return Authorization Number, complete the Verification Section indicating the affected product has been located, also indicate the number of devices found and note the Return Authorization Number. Return the Verification Form to: Credit/Returns Synthes 1101 Synthes Avenue Monument, CO 80132 Customers were also instructed to return the Verification Section even if they don't have the affected product. Customers with questions were instructed to call 610-719-5450 or contact their Synthes Sales Consultant. For questions regarding this recall call 610-719-5000.