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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Synthes External Fixation Systems (Small, Medium, Large and DO), bone fixation appliance components.

Reported: June 25, 2014 Initiated: April 10, 2014 #Z-1833-2014

Product Description

Synthes External Fixation Systems (Small, Medium, Large and DO), bone fixation appliance components.

Reason for Recall

Labeling changes have been made related to MR (Magnetic Resonance imaging) conditions as a result of changes in required protocols to designate a product MR Safe, MR Conditional, or MR Unsafe.

Details

Recalling Firm
Synthes, Inc.
Units Affected
5,114,052
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Canada.
Location
West Chester, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Synthes External Fixation Systems (Small, Medium, Large and DO), bone fixation appliance components.. Recalled by Synthes, Inc.. Units affected: 5,114,052.
Why was this product recalled?
Labeling changes have been made related to MR (Magnetic Resonance imaging) conditions as a result of changes in required protocols to designate a product MR Safe, MR Conditional, or MR Unsafe.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on June 25, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1833-2014.