PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

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.

Reported: August 24, 2016 Initiated: May 23, 2016 #Z-2582-2016

Product Description

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.

Reason for Recall

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.

Details

Units Affected
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.
Location
West Chester, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Recalled by Synthes (USA) Products LLC. Units affected: 182 units.
Why was this product recalled?
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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 24, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2582-2016.