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Synthes USA HQ, Inc.: Synthes(R) Hemostatic Bone Putty, Part numbers 08.901.001.97S, 08.901.001.98S, 08.901.001.99S, 08.901.001D, and VB1025.10S. Indicated for use as a water soluble implant material and for use in the control of bleeding from bone surfaces.

Recall number
Z-2206-2012
Recalling firm
Synthes USA HQ, Inc.
Product
Synthes(R) Hemostatic Bone Putty, Part numbers 08.901.001.97S, 08.901.001.98S, 08.901.001.99S, 08.901.001D, and VB1025.10S. Indicated for use as a water soluble implant material and for use in the control of bleeding from bone surfaces.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2012-07-05
Posted
2012-08-16
Terminated
2015-11-06
Reason
There is the potential for Hemostatic Bone Putty to ignite if contacted with electrosurgical cautery systems under certain conditions during surgery.
Root cause
Labeling design
Action
The firm initiated their recall of this product on July 5, 2012 by sending a "Notice: Medical Device Recall" letter to their consignees. The letter identified the affected product along with the reason for recall; and, requested that consignees immediately cease using the product, examine their inventory, and remove the product from inventory. The letter further instructed consignees to call Synthes at 1-800-479-6329 to obtain a Return Authorization Number, and to complete and return the verification form that was included with the letter. Questions should be directed to 610-719-5450.
Quantity
8,853 packs
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- US, including Washington, DC and states of AK, AZ, CA, CT, FL, GA, ID, KS, LA, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NE, NH, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, SC, TX, VA, WA, and WI, and the country of Canada.
Lot, serial or model codes
All lot numbers associated with the identified part numbers.
510(k) numbers
["K103822","K113079"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
MTJ
Firm FEI
3005180112
Firm city
West Chester
Firm state
PA
Firm country
not on file

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Published
2026-09-28
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