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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

Product is distributed by Zimmer (Warsaw, Indiana)/Synvasive Technology, Inc. (El Dorado Hills, CA) & manufactured under Synvasive Technology, Inc. El Dorado Hills, CA Reciprocating saw blade: A sterile surgical saw blade used to resect damaged cartilage and/or bond in an orthopaedic reconstructive procedure such as a total knee replacement.

Z-1115-2013

April 02, 2013

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Synvasive Technology Inc
Event
Event 64810
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
3442 units per the part numbers listed
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1115-2013

Official wording

Reason: Various reciprocating and oscillating saw blades were incorrectly labeled. The labeling errors include: (1) The pouch says oscillating saw blade when it actually contains a reciprocating saw blade; (2) The box bar code date does not match the human readable expiration date; and (3) The label incorrectly states use with Zimmer/Synthes handset and not the Zimmer Universal Power System.

Code information: Lots Numbers included in Recall: 1X311,01251,16325,15023,15024,1Y224,23326,0X401,26385,1Y174, 17151,0Y280,17150,22028,28114,19071,23372,23346,23504,23505, 25134,25341,2W223,2X105,26001,2W573,2W574,24348,25304, 25333,26068,26165,27015,27016,29392,PD4647

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and countries of: Austria, Australia, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, Panama, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, United Kingdom and Yemen.

Derived failure modes

  • Labeling or packaging

    reason.labeling_packaging · v1.0.0

    incorrectly labeled