Recall Z-1942-2016 ยท MQV Filler, Bone Void, Calcium Compound
Synthes (USA) Products LLC
Norian Drillable Inject 3 CC-Sterile; catalog # 07.704.003S Intended for bony voids or defects of the extremities and pelvis that are not intrinsic to the stability of the bony structure.
| Date | Jun 9, 2016 (initiated May 11, 2016) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | DePuy Synthes is initiating a voluntary medical device recall of unexpired and unopened part and lot numbers for the Norian Drillable Injects-Sterile due to the rotary pouch within the referenced lots and associated part numbers may potentially be labeled with the incorrect powder volume/size; however, the rotary pouch contains the correct powder volume/size according to the outer label. |
| Root cause | Under Investigation by firm |
| Action | DePuy Synthes sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated May 9, 2016, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers with the affected products were asked to call DePuy Synthes at 1-800-479-6329 to obtain a Return Authorization (RA) Number and replacement product(s), Complete the Verification Section (page 3 of this letter) and Return the Verification Section (page 3 of this letter) with the product to: Credit/Returns, DePuy Synthes, 1101 Synthes Avenue, Monument, CO 80132. Send a copy of the complete |
| Quantity | 1246 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - Nationwide to AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD., ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY and Internationally to Canada... |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K102722 | NORIAN DRILLABLE INJECT, NORIAN DRILLABLE FAST SET PUTTY Synthes USA Products, LLC, Jan 27, 2011 |