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5.0mm Unit Rod 270mm 5.0mm Unit Rod 290mm 5.0mm Unit Rod 310mm 5.0mm Unit Rod 330mm 5.0mm Uni...

FDA Device Recall #Z-1935-2013 — Class II — June 5, 2013

Recall Summary

Recall Number Z-1935-2013
Classification Class II — Moderate risk
Date Initiated June 5, 2013
Status Terminated
Voluntary Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recalling Firm

Firm Synthes USA HQ, Inc.
Location West Chester, PA
Product Type Devices
Quantity 492

Product Description

5.0mm Unit Rod 270mm 5.0mm Unit Rod 290mm 5.0mm Unit Rod 310mm 5.0mm Unit Rod 330mm 5.0mm Unit Rod 350mm 5.0mm Unit Rod 370mm 5.0mm Unit Rod 390mm 5.0mm Unit Rod 410mm 5.0mm Unit Rod 430mm 5.0mm Unit Rod 450mm pedicle screw spinal system; Intended to provide immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments in skeletally mature patients.

Reason for Recall

DePuy Synthes has issued a Medical Device Correction notice for the 5.0mm Stainless Steel rods. This product was produced using a finishing process not identified as part of the manufacturing specification. No adverse event reports associated with the use of this product were received, and an extensive engineering and medical safety review concluded that the product poses no incremental risk to t

Distribution Pattern

Nationwide Distribution.

Lot / Code Information

Part Numbers: 298.269 298.270 298.271 298.272 298.273 298.274 298.275 298.276 298.277 298.278 with lot numbers: 4729951; 4841209; 4923651; 4923652; 4987688; 4987750; 5350635; 2002330; 3000595 4729952; 4841210; 4923653; 4923654; 4987683; 4856248; 4987755; 5153848; 5153853; 1602596; 1880489 4729953; 4841211; 4923666; 4923667; 4987778; 4856275; 4987761; 5159826; 5157329; 3016224 4729954; 4841212; 4919162; 4923669; 4987779; 4856250; 4987766; 5153796; 3093619 4729956; 4923674; 4987825; 4987780; 5066363 4729958; 4923615; 4987826; 4987781; 5066364 4729959; 4841213; 4923655; 4936270; 4987684; 4987771; 5153849; 5153854 4729960; 4835367; 4923656; 4923657; 4984982; 4856246; 4987772; 5159827; 5157330 4729961; 4835368; 4923658; 4923659; 4987685; 4856249; 4987773; 1602617; 3080451 4729962; 4835378; 4919165; 4923660; 4987686; 4856252; 4987776; 5153851

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Frequently Asked Questions

Contact your healthcare provider and the device manufacturer immediately. Check whether your specific model number and lot number are included in the recall scope. For external devices, stop using the affected product and arrange a replacement. For implanted devices, do not panic — removal is typically not required unless the risk assessment clearly indicates it. Your physician will guide you based on your individual clinical situation and the FDA's recommended actions. Report any adverse effects you may have experienced to FDA MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Class I recalls indicate a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death from the defect. Class II recalls involve products that may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where serious consequences are remote. Class III recalls cover products not likely to cause any adverse health consequences, typically involving technical regulatory violations. The classification guides urgency — Class I recalls require immediate action, while Class III may simply involve returning a product or acknowledging a labeling change. Always read the specific recall notice for recommended patient actions.

Report problems with medical devices to the FDA through MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088 or online at FDA.gov/safety/medwatch. Healthcare facilities are required by law to report device-related serious injuries and deaths. Patients and consumers can also report voluntarily. Include the device name, manufacturer, model number, and a description of the problem and any patient outcome. Reports from patients and clinicians help the FDA identify emerging safety signals and may trigger investigations that lead to recalls of dangerous devices.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this device if you are affected by this recall. Contact your healthcare provider and the manufacturer immediately for guidance. Report adverse events to FDA MedWatch.

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