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Synthes (USA) Products LLC: PRODISC Orthopedic Manual Surgical Instrument, strut used in spinal surgery. Part numbers 03.820.350 and 03.820.352. Used to hold the disc segment open and facilitate discectomy

Recall number
Z-1383-2017
Recalling firm
Synthes (USA) Products LLC
Product
PRODISC Orthopedic Manual Surgical Instrument, strut used in spinal surgery. Part numbers 03.820.350 and 03.820.352. Used to hold the disc segment open and facilitate discectomy
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2017-01-31
Posted
2017-02-27
Terminated
2017-12-01
Reason
These items are incorrectly etched and labeled. The item etched and labeled as 10mm Strut 03.820.350 lot 5919005 is a 12 mm Strut. The item etched and labeled as 12 mm Strut 03.820.352 lot 5919006 is a 10 mm Strut.
Root cause
Under Investigation by firm
Action
DePuy Synthes mailed an Urgent Notice to customers affected by the issue on 02/13/2017. The reason for the recall was explained, risks associated with the issue were identified, and actions to be taken were addressed. Customers were asked to complete the enclosed Verification form and mail it back to obtain a Return Authorization Number for the product's return. Customers with questions were instructed to call 610-719-5450 or contact their DePuy Synthes Sales Consultant. For questions regarding this recall call 800-479-6329.
Quantity
2 units
Distribution
US distribution to TX and LA
Lot, serial or model codes
Part numbers 03.820.350 Lot 5919005 and 03.820.352, lot 5919006
510(k) numbers
not on file
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
LXH
Firm FEI
3008812560
Firm city
West Chester
Firm state
PA
Firm country
not on file

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Published
2026-09-28
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