Part # 313.211, 1.3mm Stardrive Screwdriver Bld Slf-Retain Shrt/42mm MQC, lot # 4341031, 4363779, 4427697, mfg. 2/28/2002-6/6/2002 Product Usage: The DePuy Synthes MR Safe Instruments and MR conditional Instruments are used to assist with the insertion or removal of an implant.
FDA Recall Z-2194-2016 · Posted 2016-07-12
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Recalling FirmSynthes (USA) Products LLC
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeHWE
Date Initiated2016-05-31
Date Terminated2017-02-02
Product Quantity75 units
Reason for Recall
DePuy Synthes is voluntarily initiating this recall due to affected devices that were distributed, etched and or labeled with MR Safety information not meeting the current ASTM standard.
Firm Action
DePuy Synthes mailed an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE FIELD SAFETY NOTIFICATION letter to their customers (Hospital Personnel, including Imaging Department Personnel and DePuy Synthes Colleague) to inform them of the recall and actions to take. The letter identified the affected, problem and actions to be taken. The letter instructed customers not to use the affected Instruments which are labeled or etched MR Safe and MR Conditional during MRI scans. Customers were asked to review the information contained in the Field Safety Notification letter and complete the Verification Section located on page 3 of this notification. For questions call 610-719-5450 or contact your DePuy Synthes Sales Consultant.
Root Cause
Labeling False and Misleading
Distribution Pattern
US Nationwide Distribution in the states of: AR,CA,CO,CT,DC,ID,IL,KY,LA,MA,MD,MN,MO,MS,MT,NY,PA and TX.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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