FDA Medical Device Recalls (openFDA)
Synthes, Inc.: Synthes XRL Medium Trial - Central Body, an instrument used as part of the Synthes XRL System, a vertebral body replacement device. For spinal surgery. The Synthes XRL device is intended to be used with the Synthes supplemental internal fixation systems (e.g., USS, including MATRIX, Pangea, and TSLP).
- Recall number
- Z-1681-2014
- Recalling firm
- Synthes, Inc.
- Product
- Synthes XRL Medium Trial - Central Body, an instrument used as part of the Synthes XRL System, a vertebral body replacement device. For spinal surgery. The Synthes XRL device is intended to be used with the Synthes supplemental internal fixation systems (e.g., USS, including MATRIX, Pangea, and TSLP).
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- 2014-04-08
- Posted
- 2014-06-02
- Terminated
- 2015-09-10
- Reason
- Two lots of the Synthes XRL Medium Trial-Central Body device were incorrectly etched with the incorrect dimensions for height.
- Root cause
- Process control
- Action
- Synthes sent an Urgent Notice: Medical Device Recall letter dated April 8, 2014, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Action Required: Synthes has record that your facility has the product(s) subject to this recall. Synthes asks that you review your inventory and immediately remove the affected lots from stock. If you DO have any of the identified devices, please take the following steps: Contact your local Synthes Spine Sales Consultant to return any inventory located within your facility. 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 Form (page 4 of this letter) to: Fax: 877-270-9246 or Scan/email: Synthes3041@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 affected 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 documents to Synthes by: Fax: 877-270-9246 or Scan/email: Synthes3041@stericycle.com Note: If the Verification Form 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 4 of the notification. If you have any questions, please call 610-719-5450 or contact your Synthes Sales Consultant.
- Quantity
- 3
- Distribution
- US Distribution including the states of FL, NJ and MN.
- Lot, serial or model codes
- Product no. 03.807.507, lot no. 8029684, and product no. 03.807.508, lot no. 8029689.
- 510(k) numbers
- ["K103320"]
- PMA numbers
- not on file
- Product code
- MQP
- Firm FEI
- 3005180112
- Firm city
- West Chester
- Firm state
- PA
- Firm country
- not on file
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- FDA Medical Device Recalls (openFDA)
- Publisher
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA)
- File
- device-recall-0001-of-0001.json.zip
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- Published
- 2026-09-28
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- 2026-09-29T08:25:23.626Z
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