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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

Synthes 3.0 MM TI Cannulated Screw Instrument and Implant Set

Z-2265-2014

June 30, 2014

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Synthes, Inc.
Event
Event 68738
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
4
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-2265-2014

Official wording

Reason: A screw set was returned from the field for destruction after being exposed to flood water, which was erroneously reprocessed and returned to the field. Initial investigative testing indicated the components within the set may be cytotoxic.

Code information: Part Number: 145.17E Lot Number: EV01609, individual part numbers contained within 145.17E: 304.49 309.501 310.221 310.804 311.43 312.151 312.153 313.969 314.463 314.464 314.465 319.291 319.292 319.702 319.97 398.408 398.409 402.608-402.640 402.714-402.740 419.89 419.972 292.622, and 292.623.

Distribution pattern: Distributed in the states of WI and MI.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    A screw set was returned from the field for destruction after being exposed to flood water, which was erroneously reprocessed and returned to the field. Initial investigative testing indicated the components within the set may be cytotoxic.