Device product
Large Combination Clamp/Large External Fixation System, Part Number 390.005 Product Usage: Synthes Large External Fixation is intended for use to provide treatment for long bone and pelvic fractures that require external fixation.
Z-0941-2013
Product summary
- Event
- Event 64159
- Status
- Terminated
- Classification
- Class II
- Quantity
- 136
- Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0941-2013
Official wording
Reason: The L1 hex nuts, used to tighten the Large Combination Clamp, were oversized and the 11 mm sockets and wrenches will not fit on the hex nuts.
Code information: Lot Numbers 6602070, 6582333, 6581191, and 6581193
Distribution pattern: USA Nationwide Distribution including the states of AL, AR, AK, CA, FL, ID, KS, LA, MD, MA, MO, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TN, TX, and VA.
Derived failure modes
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Unknown
The L1 hex nuts, used to tighten the Large Combination Clamp, were oversized and the 11 mm sockets and wrenches will not fit on the hex nuts.