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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Synthes Small Notch Titanium Reconstructive Plate set (SNTRP). Ti PLATE/ROD/PLATE 231mm 6HOLES/5.0mm ROD/17HOLES. Orthopedic implant.

Reported: November 18, 2015 Initiated: October 8, 2015 #Z-0236-2016

Product Description

Synthes Small Notch Titanium Reconstructive Plate set (SNTRP). Ti PLATE/ROD/PLATE 231mm 6HOLES/5.0mm ROD/17HOLES. Orthopedic implant.

Reason for Recall

The Synthes SNTRP set was released for sale as a Trauma product in 1996 with specific trauma indications and contraindicated for certain spine applications. In 1999, a module was released containing a small offering of the SNTRP plates. Synthes determined that the product in the SNTRP module is being used in spine surgeries, which are a contraindicated use.

Details

Units Affected
20,494
Distribution
US Distribution to the states of :MO, NJ, MN, MS, AZ, CA, LA, OK, VA, OH, AR, FL, PA, VT, IN, AL, WA and NY.
Location
West Chester, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Synthes Small Notch Titanium Reconstructive Plate set (SNTRP). Ti PLATE/ROD/PLATE 231mm 6HOLES/5.0mm ROD/17HOLES. Orthopedic implant.. Recalled by Synthes (USA) Products LLC. Units affected: 20,494.
Why was this product recalled?
The Synthes SNTRP set was released for sale as a Trauma product in 1996 with specific trauma indications and contraindicated for certain spine applications. In 1999, a module was released containing a small offering of the SNTRP plates. Synthes determined that the product in the SNTRP module is being used in spine surgeries, which are a contraindicated use.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 18, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0236-2016.