Recalls / —
—#139179
Product
Synthes Application Instrument for Sternal ZIPFIX; indications for use include primary or secondary closure/repair of the sternum following sternotomy or fracture of the sternum to stabilize the sternum and promote fusion
- FDA product code
- JDQ — Cerclage, Fixation
- Device class
- Class 2
- Medical specialty
- Orthopedic
- 510(k) numbers
- K110789
- Affected lot / code info
- Part Number: 03.501.080 Lot numbers: 3783492 3783913 3788496 3822332 7516728 7606881 7635218 7653178 7659168 7666085 7671934 7679825 7689244 7694377 7700691 7705157 7720599 7738572 7738573 7740498 7742713 7767497 7797648 7803768 7806881 7818677 7818682 7821672 7827088 7831855 7833606 7858407 8068078 8130898 8130975 8145793 8159386 8166417 8186954 8207769 8209190 8215969 8215999 8241958 8290959 8290968
Why it was recalled
The end cap may loosen and detach making the instrument non-functional. No injuries reported.
Root cause (FDA determination)
Device Design
Action the firm took
Urgent recall notification letters, dated July 22, 2015 were sent to end users and consultants to inform them of the issue, the associated risks, and provided instructions to return affected devices along with the response form.
Recalling firm
- Firm
- Synthes (USA) Products LLC
- Address
- 1301 Goshen Pkwy, West Chester, Pennsylvania 19380-5986
Distribution
- Distribution pattern
- Nationwide and internationally to Canada.
Timeline
- Recall initiated
- 2015-07-22
- Posted by FDA
- 2015-08-27
- Terminated
- 2016-08-18
- Status
- —
Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #139179. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.