MatrixMIDFACE Screws — Class II medical device recall Z-2739-2020
Terminated recall by Synthes Produktions GmbH, reported 2020-08-05. One lot of MatrixMIDFACE Emergency Screw 1.8mm, self-tapp, L 12mm, in Clip was packaged with a body clip etche
| Recall number | Z-2739-2020 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Synthes Produktions GmbH, Oberdorf Bl, N/A, Switzerland |
| Recall initiated | 2020-06-16 |
| Classified | 2020-07-30 |
| Reported by FDA | 2020-08-05 |
| Terminated | 2022-04-15 |
| Countries outside the US | AU, DE, ES, NZ, SK, TW |
| Quantity | 41 units |
| Lot numbers | 41P2340 |
Product
MatrixMIDFACE Screws - Product Usage: The intended use for this device is in fixation of cranial bones and facial skeleton in procedures such as craniotomies, reconstructive procedures, fracture repair, osteotomies, and selective orthognathic surgery of the maxilla and chin.
Reason for recall
One lot of MatrixMIDFACE Emergency Screw 1.8mm, self-tapp, L 12mm, in Clip was packaged with a body clip etched with a 3 (representing 3mm) when it should have been packaged with body clip etched with a 12 (representing 12mm).
Machine access
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Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report via openFDA (CC0). Structured by Data Foundry (recall-structuring@2); last changed 2026-09-26. Not affiliated with or endorsed by FDA. Not medical or legal advice.