ModerateClass IITerminated

FDA Devices recall · Reported October 1, 2014

DePuy Synthes TI Vectra Plates: TI Vectra-One" Plate 2 Level / 34 mm part 04.613.184 3337672 TI Vectra" Plate 3 Level / 57 mm part 04.613.257 lot 3693878 TI Vectra" Plate 4 Level / 64 mm part 04.613.364 lot 8143905

Q: Which agency issued this recall?

This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on October 1, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2674-2014.

Q: Where was the recalled product distributed?

Distribution: US Distribution including the states of IL, SC, VA, TX, MA, NC, LA, CA, AL, CO, NE, OR and KS., and Internationally to Canada..

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 initiating a voluntary medical device recall of certain lots of the TI Vectra Plates, which is a part of the DePuy Synthes Vectra Anterior Cervical Plate Family o…

Recall #: Z-2674-2014
Affected scope: 16
Initiated: September 2, 2014

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Synthes, Inc. recalled DePuy Synthes TI Vectra Plates: TI Vectra-One" Plate 2 Level / 34 mm part 04.613.184… - a moderate-severity action.

DePuy Synthes TI Vectra Plates: TI Vectra-One" Plate 2 Level / 34 mm part 04.613.184… was recalled by Synthes, Inc. in October 1, 2014. Reason: DePuy Synthes is initiating a voluntary medical device recall of certain lots of the TI Vectra Plates, which …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2674-2014 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Synthes, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-DePuy Synthes is initiating a voluntary medical device recall of certain lots of the TI Vectra Plates, which ….

Moderate
severity level: 16 units
affected scope: Class II
classification: October 1, 2014
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2674-2014 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

DePuy Synthes TI Vectra Plates: TI Vectra-One" Plate 2 Level / 34 mm part 04.613.184 3337672 TI Vectra" Plate 3 Level / 57 mm part 04.613.257 lot 3693878 TI Vectra" Plate 4 Level / 64 mm part 04.613.364 lot 8143905

Reason for recall

DePuy Synthes is initiating a voluntary medical device recall of certain lots of the TI Vectra Plates, which is a part of the DePuy Synthes Vectra Anterior Cervical Plate Family of Systems. The Vectra Systems are intended for anterior screw fixation to the cervical spine (C2-C7). It was discovered in certain lots, that the clips are potentially missing from the TI Vectra Plates resulting in the i

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-2674-2014
Date reported	October 1, 2014
Date initiated	September 2, 2014
Recalling firm	Synthes, Inc.
Firm location	West Chester, PA
Affected scope	16
Distribution	US Distribution including the states of IL, SC, VA, TX, MA, NC, LA, CA, AL, CO, NE, OR and KS., and Internationally to Canada.

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

Scale of Impact

16 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) -

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on October 1, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2674-2014.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: US Distribution including the states of IL, SC, VA, TX, MA, NC, LA, CA, AL, CO, NE, OR and KS., and Internationally to Canada..

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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