Multi Vector Distractor Pin Holding Clamp — Class II medical device recall Z-1745-2013
Terminated recall by Synthes USA HQ, Inc., reported 2013-07-24, distributed nationwide. Synthes is initiating a voluntary Medical Device removal for specified part numbers and lot numbers of the Mut
| Recall number | Z-1745-2013 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Synthes USA HQ, Inc., West Chester, PA, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2013-05-31 |
| Classified | 2013-07-17 |
| Reported by FDA | 2013-07-24 |
| Terminated | 2015-08-31 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Quantity | 121 |
| Lot numbers | 3769706, 3769720, 3779569, 3779571, 3788731, 3788741, 3794434, 7806093, 7806096, 7823463, 7823464 |
| Model numbers | 487.941, 487.942 |
Product
Multi Vector Distractor Pin Holding Clamp, limited bone stock The holding clamp is part of the Multi Vector Distractor which cis used for mandibular bone lengthening, including conditions such as congenital mandibular deficiencies or post-traumatic defects. The Multi Vector Distractor can be utilized to perform bone transport procedures as an alternative to bone grafts and free flaps.
Reason for recall
Synthes is initiating a voluntary Medical Device removal for specified part numbers and lot numbers of the Mutis Vector Distractor Pin Holding clamp, limited bone stock. The firm received complaints that the clamp and nut construct would not engage the distractor arm threads and subsequently bind. It is not likely that a serious adverse event will result due to a nonconforming clamp, however there
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