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Terminated

Synthes Flexible Shaft, Orthopedic manual surgical instrument The Flexible shafts are intended for use as an optional reaming step in intramedullary nailing systems.

FDA Recall Z-0656-2017 · Posted 2016-11-23

Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeHTO
Date Initiated2016-10-31
Date Terminated2017-06-12
Product Quantity198 units

Reason for Recall

Non-conforming material used.

Firm Action

The firm, DePuy Synthes, mailed an "URGENT NOTICE: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated 11/2016 to customers who were affected by the recall. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to immediately review your inventory to identify and quarantine all affected products; if you have product to return call DePuy Synthes at 1-800-479-6329 to obtain an RA; complete and return the Verification Section with the product to: Credit/Returns, DePuy Synthes, 1101 Synthes Avenue, Monument, CO 80132 within 30 business days; send a copy of the completed Verification section via fax to 888-257-7905 or scan/email: [email protected], even if you have no product to return; forward notice to anyone in your facility that needs to be informed; if any of the affected product has been forwarded to another facility, contact that facility to arrange return and keep a copy of the notice. If you have any questions, please call 610-719-5450 or contact your DePuy Synthes Sales Consultant.

Root Cause

Under Investigation by firm

Distribution Pattern

US Nationwide Distribution.

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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