The data from Spain is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Spain.
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Removal of the lot T102762 from the helical foil impactor "TFNA" (reference number 03.037.024) of the proximal femoral interlock system "TFNADVANCED", manufactured by Synthes GmbH, Switzerland.
The data from Spain is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Spain.
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Withdrawal from the market of certain batches of the traction reduction device for a 4.3 mm diameter percutaneous drill, reference 03,120,023, manufactured by Synthes GmbH, Switzerland, due to the possibility of intraoperative rupture
The data from Spain is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Spain.
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Possibility that the "Oscillating Saw Adapter", reference number 532.021, manufactured by Synthes GmbH, Switzerland, can be decoupled during the intraoperative period
The data from Spain is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Spain.
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Withdrawal from the market of certain batches of the "Guide pin 2.8 mm, L 180 mm, with thread", reference number 03.007.020, manufactured by Synthes GmbH, Switzerland, because the manufacturing materials are specified incorrectly in the labeling.
The data from Spain is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Spain.
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Removal from the market of certain batches of the connection screw for the insertion of DHS sheets, manufactured by Synthes GmbH, Switzerland, due to the possibility of it breaking inside the blade implant during insertion
The data from Spain is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Spain.
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Possibility of breakage of the motor shaft, the tube assembly and the head of the milling cutter of the RIA Systems, manufactured by Synthes GmbH, Switzerland, due to incorrect assembly.
The data from Spain is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Spain.
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Removal from the market of all batches of the product "Wrapping for intramedullary nails", reference 900.510, manufactured by Synthes GmbH, Switzerland.
The data from Spain is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Spain.
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Removal from the market of all batches of the product "Hexagonal Wrench Ø 4.0 mm / 11.0 mm, cannulated", reference 356.714, manufactured by Synthes GmbH, Switzerland, due to the possibility that the end of the wrench may be broken.
The data from Spain is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Spain.
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Possibility of the tourniquet exploding when the hose is incorrectly connected to the pneumatic tools socket of the precision pressure reducer, reference number 520.890, manufactured by Synthes GmbH, Switzerland.
The data from Spain is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Spain.
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Removal from the market of certain references and batches of the caudal pocket supports (only a rib-to-rib assembly) of the VEPTR® expandable vertical titanium costal prosthesis, manufactured by Synthes GmbH, Switzerland, because the last hole in these supports could be found partially formed.
The data from Spain is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Spain.
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Withdrawal from the market of certain lot numbers from the "ZIPFIX Sternum Application Instrument", part number 03.501.080, manufactured by Synthes GmbH, Switzerland.
The data from Spain is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Spain.
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Removal from the market of certain references and lots of sciatic nerve separators, manufactured by Synthes GmbH, Switzerland, due to the possible presence of micropores in its hollow handle, through which liquids could leak.
The data from Spain is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Spain.
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The instructions for use supplied together with certain references of chronOS injectable bone cavity filling, manufactured by Synthes GmbH, Switzerland, contain incorrect information regarding precautions and side effects.
The data from Spain is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Spain.
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Extension of the corrections of the surgical techniques of certain vertebral systems, manufactured by Synthes GmbH, Switzerland, to that of the Pangea Degenerative, due to an error in the measurements of the screws that can be used with the 4.00 mm pedicle punches.
The data from Spain is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Spain.
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Removal from the market of certain batches of the "Spine-USS II bar introduction pliers", reference 388.508, manufactured by Synthes GmbH, Switzerland, because they do not meet their predefined manufacturing specifications.
The data from Spain is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Spain.
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Possibility that certain batches of the screw inserter of the TFN-ADVANCED ™ proximal femoral interlock system, manufactured by Synthes GmbH, Switzerland, are engraved with the wrong graphic not corresponding to the end of the instrument angle
The data from Spain is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Spain.
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Removal from the market of certain batches of the insertion handle PFN / PFNA, reference 357.012, versions 1, 3.1 and 3.2, manufactured by Synthes GmbH, Switzerland, because it can be broken when struck with a hammer during the insertion of the nail.
The data from Spain is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Spain.
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Removal of the "SynReam intramedullary milling head Ø 13.5 mm", reference 352.135, lot number F-17180, manufactured by Synthes GmbH, Switzerland, due to an error in the inscription of its dimension.
The data from Spain is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Spain.
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Extension of the recall to new references and batches of the PFNA, PFNA-II, DFN and PFN nails, of the PFNA and PFNA-II sheets and of the final plug extensions PFNA and PFNA-II, manufactured by Synthes GmbH, Switzerland, because they may have an incorrect anodized color.
The data from Spain is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Spain.
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The labeling and the guide of the technique of certain Kirschner wires, Ø 1.6 mm, with bit tip, length 200 mm, manufactured by Synthes GmbH, Switzerland, include incorrect information regarding its composition.
The data from Spain is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Spain.
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Removal from the market of the PFNA spiral blade extraction screw, reference 356.825, manufactured by Synthes GmbH, Switzerland, because it could be broken or released from the instrument.
The data from Spain is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Spain.
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Recall from the market of certain references and batches of the Hygieiaplus blood catheter, manufactured by Kimal, United Kingdom, because they have not passed the ethylene oxide residue test.
The data from Spain is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Spain.
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Possible failure to charge the batteries with the universal battery charger II (UBC II), reference 05.001.204, serial numbers 10615 to 12616, manufactured by Synthes GmbH, Switzerland, due to a manufacturing defect.
The data from Spain is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Spain.
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Withdrawal from the market of certain batches of the product "Flexible rod 8.0 mm in diameter and 360 mm in length for the extraction system of solid core nails", reference 351.430, manufactured by Synthes GmbH, Switzerland.
The data from Spain is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Spain.
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Removal from the market of certain batch and serial numbers of the "Adapter for Colibri, for small motor" and "Small adapter for Colibiri II and motor with small battery II", manufactured by Synthes GmbH, Switzerland.