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Synthes USA HQ, Inc. recalls Synthes Titanium Minimally Invasive Reduction Screw System Locking Cap, Part Number 04.631.502 Non-cervical spinal fi
Recalled December 4, 2013 · FDA recall Z-0396-2014 · Synthes USA HQ
Hazard
This action is being initiated following a detailed investigation in response to reported complaints of post-operative locking cap loosening. Synthes has concluded that if the construct is mis-aligned during final tightening, the potential exists for locking caps to loosen post-operatively in certain situations. · FDA Class II
Units
745
Sold at
Nationwide Distribution including CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MT, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WI.
Description
This action is being initiated following a detailed investigation in response to reported complaints of post-operative locking cap loosening. Synthes has concluded that if the construct is mis-aligned during final tightening, the potential exists for locking caps to loosen post-operatively in certain situations.
Product
Synthes Titanium Minimally Invasive Reduction Screw System Locking Cap, Part Number 04.631.502 Non-cervical spinal fixation devices intended for posterior pedicle screw fixation, posterior hook fixation, or anterolateral fixation.
Manufacturer(s)
Synthes USA HQ, Inc.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →