FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#151063

Product

Synthes 0.76 mm Drill Bit/Stryker J-Latch/with 5mm Stop/44.5 mm Non-Sterile

FDA product code
HWEInstrument, Surgical, Orthopedic, Ac-Powered Motor And Accessory/Attachment
Device class
Class 1
Medical specialty
General, Plastic Surgery
510(k) numbers
K043310
Affected lot / code info
Model/Catalog # 316.15 Lot/Serial Number U172728

Why it was recalled

Package may be incorrectly labeled as containing 0.76 mm Drill Bit, but in fact contain a 1.1 mm diameter Drill Bit.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Under Investigation by firm

Action the firm took

DePuy Synthes sent an Urgent Notice to customers affected by the recall to inform them of the potential impacts, and actions to be taken for the return of the identified units.

Recalling firm

Firm
Synthes (USA) Products LLC
Address
1301 Goshen Pkwy, West Chester, Pennsylvania 19380-5986

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Distributed Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2016-11-01
Posted by FDA
2016-12-01
Terminated
2017-06-01
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #151063. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.