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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Synthes Electric Pen Drive (EPD) System, The Synthes Electric Pen Drive is indicated for screw insertion, pin and wire replacement, cutting of bone and metal, drilling, decorticating, shaping, and smoothing of bones and teeth in a wide variety of surgical procedures, including, but not limited to general orthopaedic trauma, foot, hand, maxillofacial, neurosurgical, oral, otolaryngolical, reconstructive, and spine surgery.

Reported: April 1, 2015 Initiated: December 19, 2014 #Z-1313-2015

Product Description

Synthes Electric Pen Drive (EPD) System, The Synthes Electric Pen Drive is indicated for screw insertion, pin and wire replacement, cutting of bone and metal, drilling, decorticating, shaping, and smoothing of bones and teeth in a wide variety of surgical procedures, including, but not limited to general orthopaedic trauma, foot, hand, maxillofacial, neurosurgical, oral, otolaryngolical, reconstructive, and spine surgery.

Reason for Recall

In May 2013, the original recall was initiated due to complaints the Hand Switch for the Electric Pen Drive was not labeled correctly, and the on and lock labels were interchanged.

Details

Recalling Firm
Synthes, Inc.
Units Affected
249
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution
Location
West Chester, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Synthes Electric Pen Drive (EPD) System, The Synthes Electric Pen Drive is indicated for screw insertion, pin and wire replacement, cutting of bone and metal, drilling, decorticating, shaping, and smoothing of bones and teeth in a wide variety of surgical procedures, including, but not limited to general orthopaedic trauma, foot, hand, maxillofacial, neurosurgical, oral, otolaryngolical, reconstructive, and spine surgery.. Recalled by Synthes, Inc.. Units affected: 249.
Why was this product recalled?
In May 2013, the original recall was initiated due to complaints the Hand Switch for the Electric Pen Drive was not labeled correctly, and the on and lock labels were interchanged.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on April 1, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1313-2015.