ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0104-2012 ยท ODP Intervertebral Fusion Device With Bone Graft, Cervical

Synthes USA (HQ), Inc.

Synthes Spine Zero-P Instruments and Implants. Zero-profile anterior cervical interbody fusion (ACIF) device.

DateOct 21, 2011 (initiated Sep 23, 2011)
StatusTerminated
ReasonLABELING CORRECTION - Following review of labeling and promotional materials associated with the Zero-P Implant system, it was found that the materials reference a study where PEEK-CR is utilized as a cervical interbody spacer. PEEK-CR is not currently indicated for use as a cervical interbody spacer.
Root causeLabeling False and Misleading
ActionSynthes (USA) sent an "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE LABELING CORRECTION" letter dated September 23, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter describes the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The letter instructs customers to review the updated supplemental labeling page included with the letter and replace/attach the technique guide page in any Zero-P technique guide that customers may have. The Verification Section of the letter is to be completed and returned to Synthes via fax at 610-251-9005. For questions regarding this notice call 1-800-620-7025 ext. 5403.
DistributionUSA (nationwide) including Puerto Rico, Washington, DC and the states of AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, and WY.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K072981SYNTHES ZERO-P
Synthes Spine Co.Lp, Feb 11, 2008
K093762SYNTHES ZERO-P
Synthes Spine, Dec 20, 2010