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Device product

MatrixNEURO Screws - Product Usage: The intended use for this device is in fixation of cranial bones and facial skeleton in procedures such as craniotomies, reconstructive procedures, fracture repair, osteotomies, and selective orthognathic surgery of the maxilla and chin.

Z-2698-2020

June 18, 2020

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Synthes, Inc.
Event
Event 85899
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
104 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-2698-2020

Official wording

Reason: One lot of MatrixNEURO 5mm screws was packaged in a body clip etched "4", which indicated a 4mm screw. The outer package labeling correctly identifies a 5mm screw, but the body clop incorrectly identifies a shorter length for the screw.

Code information: Lot # 30P6198

Distribution pattern: International distribution including in the countries of Australia, Belgium, Chile, France, Slovakia, South Korea.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    One lot of MatrixNEURO 5mm screws was packaged in a body clip etched "4", which indicated a 4mm screw. The outer package labeling correctly identifies a 5mm screw, but the body clop incorrectly identifies a shorter length for the screw.