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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Drill Template and the Saw Guide for the Ulna Osteotomy System. Intended for fixation of fractures, osteotomies, nonunions, replantations, and fusions of small bones and small bone fragments, including osteopenic bone in the ulna.

Reported: April 2, 2014 Initiated: January 7, 2014 #Z-1274-2014

Product Description

Drill Template and the Saw Guide for the Ulna Osteotomy System. Intended for fixation of fractures, osteotomies, nonunions, replantations, and fusions of small bones and small bone fragments, including osteopenic bone in the ulna.

Reason for Recall

The Drill Template and the Saw Guide for the Ulna Osteotomy System may exhibit jamming, bending, or breaking of the screw connecting the Saw Guide to the Drill Template or jamming, bending, or breaking of the K-wire during fixation of the Drill Template.

Details

Recalling Firm
Synthes, Inc.
Units Affected
343
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution-including the states of AR, AK, VA, IN, PA, OH, CT, TX, MI, WI, NC, CO, IL, and MA.
Location
West Chester, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Drill Template and the Saw Guide for the Ulna Osteotomy System. Intended for fixation of fractures, osteotomies, nonunions, replantations, and fusions of small bones and small bone fragments, including osteopenic bone in the ulna.. Recalled by Synthes, Inc.. Units affected: 343.
Why was this product recalled?
The Drill Template and the Saw Guide for the Ulna Osteotomy System may exhibit jamming, bending, or breaking of the screw connecting the Saw Guide to the Drill Template or jamming, bending, or breaking of the K-wire during fixation of the Drill Template.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on April 2, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1274-2014.