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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Synthes XRL Medium Trial - Central Body, an instrument used as part of the Synthes XRL System, a vertebral body replacement device. For spinal surgery. The Synthes XRL device is intended to be used with the Synthes supplemental internal fixation systems (e.g., USS, including MATRIX, Pangea, and TSLP).

Reported: June 11, 2014 Initiated: April 8, 2014 #Z-1681-2014

Product Description

Synthes XRL Medium Trial - Central Body, an instrument used as part of the Synthes XRL System, a vertebral body replacement device. For spinal surgery. The Synthes XRL device is intended to be used with the Synthes supplemental internal fixation systems (e.g., USS, including MATRIX, Pangea, and TSLP).

Reason for Recall

Two lots of the Synthes XRL Medium Trial-Central Body device were incorrectly etched with the incorrect dimensions for height.

Details

Recalling Firm
Synthes, Inc.
Units Affected
3
Distribution
US Distribution including the states of FL, NJ and MN.
Location
West Chester, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Synthes XRL Medium Trial - Central Body, an instrument used as part of the Synthes XRL System, a vertebral body replacement device. For spinal surgery. The Synthes XRL device is intended to be used with the Synthes supplemental internal fixation systems (e.g., USS, including MATRIX, Pangea, and TSLP).. Recalled by Synthes, Inc.. Units affected: 3.
Why was this product recalled?
Two lots of the Synthes XRL Medium Trial-Central Body device were incorrectly etched with the incorrect dimensions for height.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on June 11, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1681-2014.