Cervical Spine Locking Plate (CSLP) System, 4mm Cancellous Self Tapping Screw, Length 16mm Lot # 9666776 and 4mm Cortex Standard Screw, Length 16mm Lot # 9671879
FDA Recall Z-1524-2016 · Posted 2016-04-20
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Recalling FirmSynthes (USA) Products LLC
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeKWQ
Date Initiated2016-01-06
Date Terminated2017-01-31
Product Quantity30 units of Lot # 9666776 and 11 units of Lot # 9671879
Reason for Recall
DePuy Synthes is initiating a Voluntary Medical Device Recall of lot # 9666776 and 9671879 of Cancellous and Cortex 4.0 mm Screws, which are a part of the Cervical Spine Locking Plate (CSLP) System due to discovery of a single lot of 450.136 screws (4mm Cancellous Self Tapping Screw, Length 16mm, lot 9666776) being swapped with a single lot of 450.016 (4mm Cortex Standard Screw, length 16 mm, lot 9671879).
Firm Action
DePuy Synthesis sent an Urgent Notice Medical Device Recall letter dated January 6, 2016 to customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. The letter requested customers to complete and return the attached Verification Section (page 3 of the letter). For questions call 610-719-5450 or contact your DePuy Synthes Sales Consultant.
Root Cause
Packaging process control
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of NC, CA, NY, TX, NJ, CO and the countries of: Ontario and Canada.
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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