Recall Z-1387-2016 ยท GXQ Dura Substitute
Synthes (USA) Products LLC
SYNTHECEL Dura Repair, 510K # K131792, K113071, Class II, Classification name: Dura Substitute Device listing number: D140596, D211012 SYNTHECEL Dura Repair is intended for use as a dura replacement for the repair of dura mater in adults.
| Date | Dec 8, 2015 |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | It was reported that the SYNTHECEL Dura Repair could adhere to various anatomical structures post implantation, which may expose patients to potential risks in the event a surgeon intends to temporarily apply and subsequently remove a SYNTHECEL implant. SYNTHECEL Dura Repair labeling and promotional material are being updated to clarify that SYNTHECEL is intended to remain in place and is not intended to be removed. |
| Root cause | Labeling False and Misleading |
| Action | Siemens mailed out an Urgent: Field Safety Notification letter informing customers to review the replacement package insert (GP2715-C) and discard the outdated package insert (GP2715-B) and outdated promotional materials. Customers were asked to complete the verification section (page 3 of the recall notification) and send a copy of the completed Verification Section by Fax (888)912-7351 or Scan/Email to Synthes5875@stericycle.com |
| Quantity | 317 units |
| Distribution | Nationwide: NY, PA, AL, WI, FL, MO, TN, OH, MI, MN, CO, CA, NV, AZ, LA, OR, TX, IA, IN, MS, IL, AR, WV, HI, VA, MD, WA, OK, MA, KY, NJ, CT, No foreign accounts. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |