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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

Synthes Matrix Mandible Short Threaded Drill Guide intended for oral, maxillofacial surgery; trauma and reconstructive surgery, specifically for fractures of the subcondylar region of the mandible and fractures of the condylar basis region of the mandible.

Z-0992-2014

January 27, 2014

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Synthes, Inc.
Event
Event 67396
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
12
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0992-2014

Official wording

Reason: One lot of Matrix Mandible Short Threaded Drill Guides (part No. 03.503.043) has a gray colored band instead of a green colored band as pictured in the Technique Guide.

Code information: part No. 03.503.043, lot #7908431

Distribution pattern: US distribution to MI, TX, and CA.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    One lot of Matrix Mandible Short Threaded Drill Guides (part No. 03.503.043) has a gray colored band instead of a green colored band as pictured in the Technique Guide.