—#113072

Product

Synthes Titanium Minimally Invasive Reduction Screw System Polyaxial Screw Body, Part Number 04.631.500 Non-cervical spinal fixation devices intended for posterior pedicle screw fixation, posterior hook fixation, or anterolateral fixation.

FDA product code: NKB — Thoracolumbosacral Pedicle Screw System
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Orthopedic
510(k) numbers: K113044
Affected lot / code info: All lots

Why it was recalled

This action is being initiated following a detailed investigation in response to reported complaints of post-operative locking cap loosening. Synthes has concluded that if the construct is mis-aligned during final tightening, the potential exists for locking caps to loosen post-operatively in certain situations.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Use error

Action the firm took

Synthes sent an Urgent: Medical Device Product Removal letter on September 7, 2012, to all affected consignees. Consignees were requested to immediately cease using the product, examine their inventory and remove the parts from inventory. If they had the parts, they were further instructed to call Synthes at 1-800-479-6329 to obtain a Return Authorization Number, complete the verification section at the end of the letter and return the verification form. If they did not have the parts, they were requested to complete the verification section at the end of the letter and return the verification form. Consignees with questions were instructed to call 610-719-5450. For questions regarding this recall call 610-719-5000.

Recalling firm

Firm: Synthes USA HQ, Inc.
Address: 1302 Wrights Ln E, West Chester, Pennsylvania 19380-3417

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Nationwide Distribution including CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MT, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WI.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2012-09-07
Posted by FDA: 2013-11-26
Terminated: 2015-12-18
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #113072. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.