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Synthes Spine: Synthes InSitu Bender Cutter Kit Narrow Sterile Catalog number 530.522S, used with Synthes Rapid Resorbable Fixation System for craniofacial skeleton fracture repair and reconstructive procedures.

Recall number
Z-1249-2009
Recalling firm
Synthes Spine
Product
Synthes InSitu Bender Cutter Kit Narrow Sterile Catalog number 530.522S, used with Synthes Rapid Resorbable Fixation System for craniofacial skeleton fracture repair and reconstructive procedures.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2008-12-18
Posted
2009-06-01
Terminated
2009-12-15
Reason
The bender is heating prior to activation of the power button, requiring disassembly to stop heating.
Root cause
Process control
Action
All affected Synthes CMF Sales Consultants were notified of the Medical Device Recall by phone on 12/19/08 and by letter sent via return receipt email on 12/22/08. All affected hospitals were notified by letter mailed on 12/22/08 via USPS certified mail.
Quantity
40 units
Distribution
Nationwide distribution: AL, CA, KS, LA, MD, NJ, NV, NY, OR, PA, TX, and UT
Lot, serial or model codes
Catalog number 530.522S - Lot number TM00324 exp 4/8/10
510(k) numbers
["K021458"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
HRS
Firm FEI
3005180112
Firm city
West Chester
Firm state
PA
Firm country
not on file

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device-recall-0001-of-0001.json.zip
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Published
2026-09-28
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