Retiro De Equipo (Recall) de Synthes Matrix Mandible Short Cut Plate Cutter

Recall

68111

Class 2

Z-1781-2014

2014-04-22

2014-06-11

Terminated

United States

2015-09-10

USFDA

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=126954

It was discovered internally that the face of the synthes matrix mandible short cut plate cutter has the potential for discoloration/corroded material in the affected lot.

Synthes Inc. sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notice dated April 22, 2014, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. If you DO have any of the identified devices, please take the following steps: Contact DePuy Synthes at 1-800-479-6329 to obtain a Return Authorization (RA) Number . Complete the Verification Section at the end of this letter by checking the appropriate box indicating affected product has been located. Also, please indicate the number of devices found. Please include your name, title, telephone number and signature in the spaces provided. Return the Verification Section (page 3 of this letter) with the product to: Credit/Returns, DePuy Synthes, 1101 Synthes Avenue, Monument, CO 80132. Return a copy of the Verification Section (page 3 of this letter) to DePuy Synthes by: Fax: 866-324-3731 or Scan/email: Synthes7726@stericycle.com If you DO NOT have the identified product, please take the following steps: Complete the attached Verification Section at the end of this letter by checking the appropriate box indication that no affecteded product has been located. Please include your name, title, telephone number and signature in the spaces provided this return documentation acknowledges your receipt of medical device removal information. Return the Verification Section (page 3 of this letter) to DePuy Synthes by: Fax: 866-324-3731 or Scan/email: Synthes7726@stericycle.com Note: If the Verification Section is answered on behalf of more than one facility and/or individual, please clearly indicate the name and address of the facility and/or individual on page 3 of the notification. If you have any questions, please call 610-719-5450 or contact your DePuy Synthes sales consultant.