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Synthes, Inc. recalls Synthes 5.0mm Variable Locking Screw This device is part of the Variable Angle Locking Compression Plate family and t
Recalled March 12, 2014 · FDA recall Z-1125-2014 · Synthes
Hazard
Labeling correction: The package insert in one 5.0mm Variable Locking Screw package was a GP0006 (Anterior Cervical Vertebrae Plate System) insert, which should have been a GP2848 (4.5mm VA-LCP Curved Condylar Plate System insert). · FDA Class II
Units
45
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Nationwide Distribution including GA, CA, TX, MO, OH, PA, WA, AL, IN, AZ, MI, IA, TN, KY, NC, VA, NY, LA, IL, UT, and KS.
Description
Labeling correction: The package insert in one 5.0mm Variable Locking Screw package was a GP0006 (Anterior Cervical Vertebrae Plate System) insert, which should have been a GP2848 (4.5mm VA-LCP Curved Condylar Plate System insert).
Product
Synthes 5.0mm Variable Locking Screw This device is part of the Variable Angle Locking Compression Plate family and this technology included variable angle Combi holes in the plate shaft.The variable angle Combi hole provides the flexibility of axial compression and variable locking capacity throughout the length of the plate shaft.
Manufacturer(s)
Synthes, Inc.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →