Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported August 24, 2016
DePuy Synthes is voluntarily initiating a recall due to a possibility the fastener on the Titanium Single Vector Distractor Body may become prematurely separated from the Proxima…
Synthes (USA) Products LLC recalled TI Single Vector Distractor Body with Left Foot/20mm; Catalog ID 487.963 The Titanium … - a moderate-severity action.
TI Single Vector Distractor Body with Left Foot/20mm; Catalog ID 487.963 The Titanium … was recalled by Synthes (USA) Products LLC in August 24, 2016. Reason: DePuy Synthes is voluntarily initiating a recall due to a possibility the fastener on the Titanium Single Ve…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2582-2016 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Synthes (USA) Products LLC issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-DePuy Synthes is voluntarily initiating a recall due to a possibility the fastener on the Titanium Single Ve….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2582-2016 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2582-2016) was formally reported on August 24, 2016, with the manufacturer initiating the action on May 23, 2016. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Synthes (USA) Products LLC is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of West Chester, PA. Federal records list the affected scope as 182 units.
The documented reason for this recall is: DePuy Synthes is voluntarily initiating a recall due to a possibility the fastener on the Titanium Single Vector Distractor Body may become prematurely separated from the Proximal Foot Plate. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution-US (nationwide) distribution to states of: AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, IL, MA, MI, NJ, NY, PA, TX, UT, WI, and WV; and countries of: Australia, Canada and Switzerland.. Distribution scope 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, 3 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 recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
182 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
TI Single Vector Distractor Body with Left Foot/20mm; Catalog ID 487.963 The Titanium Single Vector Distractor and Proximal Foot Plates are intended for mandibular bone lengthening where gradual bone distraction is required, including conditions such as congenital mandibular deficiencies or post-traumatic defects.
DePuy Synthes is voluntarily initiating a recall due to a possibility the fastener on the Titanium Single Vector Distractor Body may become prematurely separated from the Proximal Foot Plate.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-2582-2016 |
| Date reported | August 24, 2016 |
| Date initiated | May 23, 2016 |
| Recalling firm | Synthes (USA) Products LLC |
| Firm location | West Chester, PA |
| Affected scope | 182 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution-US (nationwide) distribution to states of: AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, IL, MA, MI, NJ, NY, PA, TX, UT, WI, and WV; and countries of: Australia, Canada and Switzerland. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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