ModerateClass IITerminated

FDA Devices recall · Reported February 4, 2015

The Synthes Mandible External Fixator; all lots of part nos.: 04.305.003 04.305.004 04.305.005 04.305.010 04.305.011 04.305.012 03.305.006 04.305.100 04.305.101 04.305.102 04.305.103 04.305.128 04.305.130 04.305.134 04.305.138 04.305.140 04.305.142 03.305.105 03.305.500 03.305.500S Intended to stabilize and provide treatment for fractures of the maxillofacial area, including severe open mandibular fractures, highly comminuted closed fractures, nonunions and delayed unio

Q: Which agency issued this recall?

This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on February 4, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1009-2015.

Q: Where was the recalled product distributed?

Distribution: Worldwide Distribution..

Q: How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?

Check the product description and recall number (Z-1009-2015) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.

Q: Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?

Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

Under new testing protocols for MR Environment safety and compatibility, metal devices are no longer designated MR Safe. Some components in the CMF Mandible External Fixator Syste…

Recall #: Z-1009-2015
Affected scope: 43159
Initiated: October 17, 2014

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Synthes, Inc. recalled The Synthes Mandible External Fixator; all lots of part nos.: 04.305.003 04.305.004 … — a moderate-severity action.

The Synthes Mandible External Fixator; all lots of part nos.: 04.305.003 04.305.004 … was recalled by Synthes, Inc. in February 4, 2015. Reason: Under new testing protocols for MR Environment safety and compatibility, metal devices are no longer designat…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1009-2015 with the FDA Devices before acting.

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The recall

Synthes, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall — Under new testing protocols for MR Environment safety and compatibility, metal devices are no longer designat….

Moderate
severity level: 43K units
affected scope: Class II
classification: February 4, 2015
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1009-2015 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1009-2015) was formally reported on February 4, 2015, with the manufacturer initiating the action on October 17, 2014. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Synthes, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of West Chester, PA. Federal records list the affected scope as 43159.

The documented reason for this recall is: Under new testing protocols for MR Environment safety and compatibility, metal devices are no longer designated MR Safe. Some components in the CMF Mandible External Fixator Systems were labeled and/or etched with infor… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Devices — clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Where this recall sits in the database

Of 100,165 recalls in the database, 23,668 are high severity, 72,097 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger — we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

43159

Related Recalls

6 from same agency

Product description

The Synthes Mandible External Fixator; all lots of part nos.: 04.305.003 04.305.004 04.305.005 04.305.010 04.305.011 04.305.012 03.305.006 04.305.100 04.305.101 04.305.102 04.305.103 04.305.128 04.305.130 04.305.134 04.305.138 04.305.140 04.305.142 03.305.105 03.305.500 03.305.500S Intended to stabilize and provide treatment for fractures of the maxillofacial area, including severe open mandibular fractures, highly comminuted closed fractures, nonunions and delayed unions (especially associated with infection), fractures associated with infections, tumor resections, facial deformity corrections, gunshot wounds, pan facial fractures, burn maintenance, and bone grafting defects.

Reason for recall

Under new testing protocols for MR Environment safety and compatibility, metal devices are no longer designated MR Safe. Some components in the CMF Mandible External Fixator Systems were labeled and/or etched with information indicating they are MR Safe. They can no longer be labeled MR Safe.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class	Moderate (Class II)
Status	Terminated
Recall number	Z-1009-2015
Date reported	February 4, 2015
Date initiated	October 17, 2014
Recalling firm	Synthes, Inc.
Firm location	West Chester, PA
Affected scope	43159
Distribution	Worldwide Distribution.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

43159 units affected — limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) —

Multi-state (10K – 100K units) ✓ This recall

Large-scale (100K – 1M units) —

Massive (≥1M units) —

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What to do with this recall

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Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on February 4, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1009-2015.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: Worldwide Distribution..

How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼

Check the product description and recall number (Z-1009-2015) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.

Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device? ▼

Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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Data Sources

Source: FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA federal recall databases. This recall: FDA Devices, reported February 4, 2015.

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