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Synthes USA (HQ), Inc.: 02.122.586, 85mm Spiral Blade, 14mm, Left - Synthes Spiral Blade Component of the Synthes Modular Blade Plate System For fixation of fractures and osteotomies of the proximal and distal femur in adolescents and adults.

Recall number
Z-1289-2011
Recalling firm
Synthes USA (HQ), Inc.
Product
02.122.586, 85mm Spiral Blade, 14mm, Left - Synthes Spiral Blade Component of the Synthes Modular Blade Plate System For fixation of fractures and osteotomies of the proximal and distal femur in adolescents and adults.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2010-10-27
Posted
2011-02-16
Terminated
2015-04-16
Reason
Potential for out of specification star grind teeth.
Root cause
Other
Action
Synthes initiated their recall on October 18, 2010, notifying affected hospital accounts via consultant communication. Affected Synthes Trauma Sales Consultants were notified via email (receipt requested). A copy of the Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated October 20, 2010, was mailed via UPS second day air on October 20, 2010. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to identify any affected devices and call Synthes at 1-800-479-6329 to obtain a Return Authorization Number. A replacement order would be taken at that time. Customers were also instructed to complete the Verification Section at the end of the letter by checking the appropriate box indicating the affected product had been located or indicating in the appropriate box that no affected product was located. Also, customers were to indicate the number of devices found and note the Return Authorization Number. Return the Verification Form with the recalled product to: Credit/Returns, Synthes, 1101 Synthes Avenue, Monument, CO 80132. For questions regarding this recall call 1-800-620-7025, x 6883.
Quantity
18
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution including AL, CA, GA, IA, IL, IN, MA, MI, MS, NC, NJ, NV, OH, PA, SC, SD, TN, and WV.
Lot, serial or model codes
All lots of Part Number: 02.122.586, 85mm Spiral Blade, 14mm, Left
510(k) numbers
["K080109"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
KTW
Firm FEI
3005180112
Firm city
West Chester
Firm state
PA
Firm country
not on file

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2026-09-28
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