ModerateClass IITerminated

FDA Devices recall · Reported July 20, 2016

Part # 313.232, 2.0mm Stardrive Screwdriver Bld Slf-Retain Med/66mm MQC, lot # 4363820, mfg. 9/11/2002 Product Usage: The DePuy Synthes MR Safe Instruments and MR conditional Instruments are used to assist with the insertion or removal of an implant.

Q: Which agency issued this recall?

This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 20, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2198-2016.

Q: Where was the recalled product distributed?

Distribution: US Nationwide Distribution in the states of: AR,CA,CO,CT,DC,ID,IL,KY,LA,MA,MD,MN,MO,MS,MT,NY,PA and TX..

Q: Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?

Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

DePuy Synthes is voluntarily initiating this recall due to affected devices that were distributed, etched and or labeled with MR Safety information not meeting the current ASTM st…

Recall #: Z-2198-2016
Affected scope: 36 units
Initiated: May 31, 2016

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Synthes (USA) Products LLC recalled Part # 313.232, 2.0mm Stardrive Screwdriver Bld Slf-Retain Med/66mm MQC, lot # 4363820, … - a moderate-severity action.

Part # 313.232, 2.0mm Stardrive Screwdriver Bld Slf-Retain Med/66mm MQC, lot # 4363820, … was recalled by Synthes (USA) Products LLC in July 20, 2016. Reason: DePuy Synthes is voluntarily initiating this recall due to affected devices that were distributed, etched and…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2198-2016 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Synthes (USA) Products LLC issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-DePuy Synthes is voluntarily initiating this recall due to affected devices that were distributed, etched and….

Moderate
severity level: 36 units
affected scope: Class II
classification: July 20, 2016
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2198-2016 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) 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, 6 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 agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

Part # 313.232, 2.0mm Stardrive Screwdriver Bld Slf-Retain Med/66mm MQC, lot # 4363820, mfg. 9/11/2002 Product Usage: The DePuy Synthes MR Safe Instruments and MR conditional Instruments are used to assist with the insertion or removal of an implant.

Reason for recall

DePuy Synthes is voluntarily initiating this recall due to affected devices that were distributed, etched and or labeled with MR Safety information not meeting the current ASTM standard.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class	Moderate (Class II)
Status	Terminated
Recall number	Z-2198-2016
Date reported	July 20, 2016
Date initiated	May 31, 2016
Recalling firm	Synthes (USA) Products LLC
Firm location	West Chester, PA
Affected scope	36 units
Distribution	US Nationwide Distribution in the states of: AR,CA,CO,CT,DC,ID,IL,KY,LA,MA,MD,MN,MO,MS,MT,NY,PA and TX.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

36 units units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall

Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -

Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -

Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

DePuy Synthes is voluntarily initiating this recall due to affected devices that were distributed, etched and or labeled with MR Safety information not meeting the current ASTM standard.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 20, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2198-2016.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: US Nationwide Distribution in the states of: AR,CA,CO,CT,DC,ID,IL,KY,LA,MA,MD,MN,MO,MS,MT,NY,PA and TX..

Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device? ▼

Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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