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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device 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.

Z-2206-2012

July 05, 2012

Class I

Product summary

Firm
Synthes USA HQ, Inc.
Event
Event 62592
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class I
Quantity
8,853 packs
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-2206-2012

Official wording

Reason: There is the potential for Hemostatic Bone Putty to ignite if contacted with electrosurgical cautery systems under certain conditions during surgery.

Code information: All lot numbers associated with the identified part numbers.

Distribution pattern: 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.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    There is the potential for Hemostatic Bone Putty to ignite if contacted with electrosurgical cautery systems under certain conditions during surgery.