Recall Z-1009-2015 ยท MQN External Mandibular Fixator And/Or Distractor
Synthes, Inc.
The Synthes Mandible External Fixator; all lots of part nos.: 04.305.003 04.305.004 04.305.005 04.305.010 04.305.011 04.305.012 03.305.006 04.305.100 04.305.101 04.305.102 04.305.103 04.305.128 04.305.130 04.305.134 04.305.138 04.305.140 04.305.142 03.305.105 03.305.500 03.305.500S Intended to stabilize and provide treatment for fractures of the maxillofacial area, including severe open mandibu
| Date | Jan 23, 2015 (initiated Oct 17, 2014) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | Under new testing protocols for MR Environment safety and compatibility, metal devices are no longer designated MR Safe. Some components in the CMF Mandible External Fixator Systems were labeled and/or etched with information indicating they are MR Safe. They can no longer be labeled MR Safe. |
| Root cause | Labeling design |
| Action | Urgent notices of medical device labeling updates, dated October 17, 2014 and October 24, 2014 were sent to end users and sales consultants, which described the product, problem, and action to be taken. These consignees were instructed to inspect inventory and remove out-dated labeling inserts and replace with updated labeling information. |
| Quantity | 43159 |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |