Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported April 24, 2013
Biomet part # 506076, lot 928182 was received from Synvasive Technology containing the incorrect blade.
Synvasive Technology Inc recalled The Oxford Partial Knee; Oxford Knee Resection Procedure 3 Pack CEMENTED For use with St… - a moderate-severity action.
The Oxford Partial Knee; Oxford Knee Resection Procedure 3 Pack CEMENTED For use with St… was recalled by Synvasive Technology Inc in April 24, 2013. Reason: Biomet part # 506076, lot 928182 was received from Synvasive Technology containing the incorrect blade.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1127-2013 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Synvasive Technology Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Biomet part # 506076, lot 928182 was received from Synvasive Technology containing the incorrect blade..
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1127-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1127-2013) was formally reported on April 24, 2013, with the manufacturer initiating the action on March 14, 2013. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Synvasive Technology Inc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of El Dorado Hills, CA. Federal records list the affected scope as 100 kits.
The documented reason for this recall is: Biomet part # 506076, lot 928182 was received from Synvasive Technology containing the incorrect blade. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: USA Nationwide Distributor including the state of IN. 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, 3 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 its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
100 kits
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
The Oxford Partial Knee; Oxford Knee Resection Procedure 3 Pack CEMENTED For use with Stryker System 5, System 4, System 2000 and EDH. Product Usage: For use with Stryker System 5, System 4, System 2000 and EDH. A set of three surgical saw blades is used to resect damaged cartilage and/or bone in an orthopedic reconstructive procedure such as a partial knee replacement. The set contains both oscillating blades for tissue resection along a small arc in a left/right or up/down direction, and reciprocating blades for resection back and forth in a single plane.
Biomet part # 506076, lot 928182 was received from Synvasive Technology containing the incorrect blade.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1127-2013 |
| Date reported | April 24, 2013 |
| Date initiated | March 14, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | Synvasive Technology Inc |
| Firm location | El Dorado Hills, CA |
| Affected scope | 100 kits |
| Distribution | USA Nationwide Distributor including the state of IN |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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