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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Synthes Trauma Ex-Fix System (Small, Medium, Distraction Osteogenesis (DO) and Large) ; (S) intended to stabilize and provide treatment for fractures of the small bones, such as the hand, wrist, forearm, foot, and ankle; (M) for the construction of an external fixation frame for the treatment of pediatric and adult fractures; )L) for use to provide treatment for long bone and pelvic fractures that require external fixation; and (DO) for fracture fixation (open and closed),pseudoarthrosis or non-

Reported: September 2, 2015 Initiated: July 29, 2015 #Z-2451-2015

Product Description

Synthes Trauma Ex-Fix System (Small, Medium, Distraction Osteogenesis (DO) and Large) ; (S) intended to stabilize and provide treatment for fractures of the small bones, such as the hand, wrist, forearm, foot, and ankle; (M) for the construction of an external fixation frame for the treatment of pediatric and adult fractures; )L) for use to provide treatment for long bone and pelvic fractures that require external fixation; and (DO) for fracture fixation (open and closed),pseudoarthrosis or non-unions of long bones, limb lengthening by epiphyseal or metaphysical distraction, correction of bony or soft tissue deformities and correction of segmental bony or soft tissue defects in adult and pediatric patients.

Reason for Recall

Labeling changes were made related to MR conditions that align with standard definitions for MR Safe, MR Conditional, and MR Unsafe. This recall identifies additional Trauma External Fixation System part numbers that should be considered MR Conditional. One serious injury reported.

Details

Units Affected
5306080
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution-including US (nationwide) and Canada.
Location
West Chester, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Synthes Trauma Ex-Fix System (Small, Medium, Distraction Osteogenesis (DO) and Large) ; (S) intended to stabilize and provide treatment for fractures of the small bones, such as the hand, wrist, forearm, foot, and ankle; (M) for the construction of an external fixation frame for the treatment of pediatric and adult fractures; )L) for use to provide treatment for long bone and pelvic fractures that require external fixation; and (DO) for fracture fixation (open and closed),pseudoarthrosis or non-unions of long bones, limb lengthening by epiphyseal or metaphysical distraction, correction of bony or soft tissue deformities and correction of segmental bony or soft tissue defects in adult and pediatric patients.. Recalled by Synthes (USA) Products LLC. Units affected: 5306080.
Why was this product recalled?
Labeling changes were made related to MR conditions that align with standard definitions for MR Safe, MR Conditional, and MR Unsafe. This recall identifies additional Trauma External Fixation System part numbers that should be considered MR Conditional. One serious injury reported.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on September 2, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2451-2015.