Device recall: Product is distributed by Zimmer (Warsaw, Indiana)/Synvasive Technology, Inc. (El Dorado Hills, CA) & manufactured…
Class II FDA enforcement event 64810. Recall start date: . Status in the FDA record: Terminated. Termination date: .
Reason for recall, in the words of FDA
Various reciprocating and oscillating saw blades were incorrectly labeled. The labeling errors include: (1) The pouch says oscillating saw blade when it actually contains a reciprocating saw blade; (2) The box bar code date does not match the human readable expiration date; and (3) The label incorrectly states use with Zimmer/Synthes handset and not the Zimmer Universal Power System.
Class II, in the words of FDA
a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Synvasive Technology Inc started this device recall on 2 Apr 2013. The firm address in the FDA record is in El Dorado Hills, CA. FDA put the recall in Class II. FDA event 64810 has 1 product record. The first FDA enforcement report date is 24 Apr 2013. The record gives the status Terminated, with the termination date 15 Jul 2014.
It is important to note that most of the time recall classifications are determined after the recalling firm provides all of the information needed to determine the risk posed to public health. The classification and posting in the FDA Enforcement Report should not be seen as an expansion or change to a firm’s voluntary public warning.
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Distribution
In the words of FDA.
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and countries of: Austria, Australia, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, Panama, Spain, Sweden,…
Recalling firm
Synvasive Technology Inc, El Dorado Hills, CA.
Recalling firm: The firm that the FDA record names for a recall.
FDA records how the recall started: Voluntary: Firm initiated.
Products
1 product record in the event.
| Recall number | Product | Quantity | Class | Status | Report date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-1115-2013 | Product is distributed by Zimmer (Warsaw, Indiana)/Synvasive Technology, Inc. (El Dorado Hills, CA) & manufactured under Synvasive Technology, Inc. El Dorado Hills, CA Reciprocating saw blade: A sterile surgical saw blade used to resect damaged cartilage and/or bond in an orthopaedic reconstructive procedure such as… | 3442 units per the part numbers listed | Class II | Terminated | 24 Apr 2013 |
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Class II: The middle of the three FDA recall classes.
The event in context
- Device events that started in 2013
- 1,236
- Share of these events in Class II
- 90%
- Product records in this event
- 1Median of the firm: 1
- Events of the firm on the register
- 4
Other events of the firm
| Initiated | Product (first record) | Type | Class | Records |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jul 2018 | ZIMMER Oscillating Saw Blade -Cutting 75mm x 19mm x 1.00/1.27mm.intended for bone or cartilage in orthopedic procedures. | Device | Class II | 1 |
| 8 Dec 2015 | Zimmer Oscillating Flat - TS ST Hub; 75mm x 19mm x 1.00/1.27mm; Synvasive Part No. 11-4770: Part No. 19075127YT1; Lot No | Device | Class II | 1 |
| 14 Mar 2013 | The Oxford Partial Knee; Oxford Knee Resection Procedure 3 Pack CEMENTED For use with Stryker System 5, System 4, System | Device | Class II | 1 |
Official channels
- FDA enforcement report Z-1115-2013The FDA record of the first product of this event.
- FDA: recalls, market withdrawals and safety alertsThe recall notices on the FDA site.
- FDA MedWatchThe FDA safety reporting program for drugs and medical devices.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. FDA enforcement event 64810. https://recallregister.com/fda/ii/64810/. Source: openFDA enforcement reports. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- openFDA device enforcement reports
- Licence
- CC0 1.0
- Export date
- 28 Sep 2026
- Newest FDA report date on the register
- 23 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Where was the product distributed?
- The FDA record gives this distribution:
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and countries of: Austria, Australia, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, Panama, Spain, Sweden,…
- What quantity of product is in FDA event 64810?
- The FDA record gives this quantity:
3442 units per the part numbers listed
- How did the recall start?
- The FDA record says:
Voluntary: Firm initiated
- How many device recalls of 2013 have the same class?
- 90% of the 1,236 device events that started in 2013 are in Class II.