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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Synthes Application Instrument for Sternal ZIPFIX. Indications for use include primary or secondary closure/repair of the sternum following sternotomy or fracture of the sternum to stabilize the sternum and promote fusion.

Reported: November 25, 2015 Initiated: October 19, 2015 #Z-0276-2016

Product Description

Synthes Application Instrument for Sternal ZIPFIX. Indications for use include primary or secondary closure/repair of the sternum following sternotomy or fracture of the sternum to stabilize the sternum and promote fusion.

Reason for Recall

Certain lots of the Application Instrument for Sternal ZIPFIX that were previously recalled on August 19, 2015 and subsequently repaired and returned to customers between August 26, 2015 and September 23, 2015. The screws on the repaired instruments have the potential to break or loosen. DePuy Synthes is requesting the return of the repaired device in exchange for a new device.

Details

Units Affected
267
Distribution
Distributed in the states of KY, UT, CA, WI, OH, CO, IL, TX, OK, WA, MI, LA, MA, PA and NE.
Location
West Chester, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Synthes Application Instrument for Sternal ZIPFIX. Indications for use include primary or secondary closure/repair of the sternum following sternotomy or fracture of the sternum to stabilize the sternum and promote fusion.. Recalled by Synthes (USA) Products LLC. Units affected: 267.
Why was this product recalled?
Certain lots of the Application Instrument for Sternal ZIPFIX that were previously recalled on August 19, 2015 and subsequently repaired and returned to customers between August 26, 2015 and September 23, 2015. The screws on the repaired instruments have the potential to break or loosen. DePuy Synthes is requesting the return of the repaired device in exchange for a new device.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 25, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0276-2016.