Synthes Produktions GmbH Eimattstrasse MatrixMIDFACE Screws - Product Usage: The intended use for this device is in fixation of cranial bones and facial skeleton in procedures such as craniotomies, reconstructive procedures, fracture repair, osteotomies, and selective orthognathic surgery of the maxilla and chin. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
MatrixMIDFACE Screws - Product Usage: The intended use for this device is in fixation of cranial bones and facial skeleton in procedures such as craniotomies, reconstructive procedures, fracture repair, osteotomies, and selective orthognathic surgery of the maxilla and chin.
Brand
Synthes Produktions GmbH Eimattstrasse
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot # 41P2340
Products Sold
Lot # 41P2340
Synthes Produktions GmbH Eimattstrasse is recalling MatrixMIDFACE Screws - Product Usage: The intended use for this device is in fixation of cranial bon due to One lot of MatrixMIDFACE Emergency Screw 1.8mm, self-tapp, L 12mm, in Clip was packaged with a body clip etched with a 3 (representing 3mm) when it . Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
One lot of MatrixMIDFACE Emergency Screw 1.8mm, self-tapp, L 12mm, in Clip was packaged with a body clip etched with a 3 (representing 3mm) when it should have been packaged with body clip etched with a 12 (representing 12mm).
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
DePuy Synthes issued urgent field safety notice in June 26, 2020 to notify customers. The affiliates in the impacted countries will notify affected customers.
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