Recall Register

Synthes USA HQ, Inc.: FDA recalls

FDA enforcement reports name Synthes USA HQ, Inc. as the recalling firm in 51 events. The events have 56 product records. The recalls started from 2012 to 2013. All the events are device recalls.

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Enforcement events

51 events, newest first.

FDA enforcement events of Synthes USA HQ, Inc.
InitiatedProduct (first record)TypeClassRecordsStatus
15 Oct 2013Synthes Material Mix (Adjustable Cervical Distractor-Right, Matrix Distractor Rack, T-PAL Spacer Remover, Implant Inserter) Synthes Material Mix: Adjustable Cervical Distractor-Right is used to distract spine segment. Matrix Distractor Rack is used to distract the interbody disc space. T-PAL Spacer Remover is used to…DeviceClass II1Terminated
9 Oct 2013Synthes TomoFix Plates The Synthes J5606-C TomoFix Osteotomy System is used for open and closed wedge osteotomies of the medial proximal tibia, lateral proximal tibia, medial and lateral distal femur, treatment of bone and joint deformities, fractures, and malalignment caused by injury or disease such as…DeviceClass II1Terminated
8 Oct 2013Synthes Implant Holder for Synfix (TM)-LR the Synthes Implant Holder for Synfix (TM)-LR is a non-powered hand-held device intended for medical purposes to manipulate tissue, or for use with other devices in orthopedic surgeryDeviceClass II1Terminated
3 Oct 2013Synthes Spiked Washers 13.5/6.5 Spiked Washers 13.5/6.5 are intended to be used in ligament reattachment or fixation, specifically readaptation of torn or avulsed ligaments.DeviceClass II1Terminated
3 Oct 2013Synthes 8.5 MM Medullary Reamer Product Usage: An orthopedic manual surgical instrument is a nonpowered hand-held device intended for medical purposes to manipulate tissue, or for use with other devices in orthopedic surgery. This generic type of device includes the cerclage applier, awl, bender, drill brace, broach,…DeviceClass II1Terminated
3 Oct 2013Synthes Titanium Trochanteric Fixation Nail (TFN)-Helical Blade Synthes Titanium Trochanteric Fixation Nail (TFN)-Helical Blade is used to treat stable and unstable fractures of the proximal femur including pertrochanteric fractures, intertrochanteric fractures, basal neck fractures, and combinations thereof. The…DeviceClass II1Terminated
30 Sep 2013Synthes Zero-P VA Implant 7 MM Height Parallel Sterile The Synthes Zero-P VA Implant 7 MM Height Parallel Sterile is a stand alone anterior cervical interbody fusion device indicated for use in skeletally mature patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) with accompanying radicular symptoms at one level from C2-T1.DeviceClass II1Terminated
24 Sep 2013Synthes Soft Tissue Retractor Small Extendible Offset blade facilitates easy preparation of the epipereosteal cavity for percutaneous plate insertion.DeviceClass II1Terminated
13 Aug 2013Synthes Application Instrument Sternal Zip Flex System intended for use in primary or secondary closure/repair of the sternum following sternotomy or fracture of the sternum to stabilize the sternum and promote fusionDeviceClass II1Terminated
1 Aug 2013Synthes Soft Tissue Retractor Small Extendible. Offset blade facilitates easy preparation of the epipereosteal cavity for percutaneous plate insertion.DeviceClass II1Terminated
31 Jul 2013Large Buttress Compression Nut For Blade Guide Sleeve TFN The Synthes Large Buttress Compression Nut For Blade Guide Sleeve TFN is intended to treat stable and unstable pertrochanteric fractures, intertrochanteric fractures, basal neck fractures, and combinations there of.DeviceClass II1Terminated
31 Jul 20132.4 and 2.7 MM Locking Screw SLF-TPNG with T8 Stardrive Recess 12 MM Fixation of fractures, osteotomies, nonunions, replantations, and fusions of small bones and small bone fragments, particularly in osteopenic bone.DeviceClass II1Terminated
31 Jul 2013Synthes Tensioning Device The Synthes Osteogenesis System, MR Conditional is intended for fracture fixation (open and closed), pseudoarthrosis or non-unions of long bones, limb lengthening by epiphyseal or metaphyseal distraction, correction of bony or soft tissue deformities and correction of segmental bony or soft…DeviceClass II1Terminated
31 Jul 2013Synthes Matrix Threaded Persuader Deformity is a comprehensive thoracolumbar pedical screw system designed to provide flexibility biomechanical performance and a solution to complex posterior pathological challenges.DeviceClass II1Terminated
31 Jul 2013Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis System Product Usage: Intended for fracture fixation of large bones and large bone fragments and for slipped capital femoral epiphysis, pediatric femoral neck fractures, intercondylar femur fractures and sacroiliac joint disruptions.DeviceClass II1Terminated
30 Jul 2013Titanium Trochanteric Fixation Nail (TFN)System Intended to treat stable and unstable fractures of the proximal femur.DeviceClass II1Terminated
30 Jul 2013Vertebroplasty Needle Kit 10g Diamond Tip Intended to be used to inject PMMA cement into vertebral bodies during Vertebroplasty procedure.DeviceClass II1Terminated
30 Jul 2013Synthes 4.5 mm LCP Curved Condylar Plate Intended for buttressing multifragmentary distal femur fractures.DeviceClass II1Terminated
30 Jul 2013Synthes Titanium Cannulated Humeral Nail Intended to aid in the alignment and stabilization of humeral fracturesDeviceClass II1Terminated
30 Jul 2013Synthes 2.4 VA-LCP 2 CLMN VLR DSTL Radius PL 7H HD/3H Shaft/Right Product Usage: Intended for fixation of complex intra-and extra-articular fractures and osteotomies of the distal radius and other small bones.DeviceClass II1Terminated
30 Jul 2013Synthes Trochanteric Fixation Nail As part of the Synthes Trochanteric Fixation Nail (TFN) System, the TFN Nail is intended to treat stable and unstable fractures of the proximal femur.DeviceClass II1Terminated
22 Jul 20133.7mm and 5.0mm Dynamic Locking Screw (DLS) Product Usage: 3.7mm and 5.0mm Dynamic Locking Screw (DLS) in combination with Synthes Locking Compression Plates (LCP) are intended for use in long bone fractures, the fixation of osteopenic bone, the fixation of osteotomies, and for the fixation of non-unions and malunions.DeviceClass II1Terminated
22 Jun 2013Synthes Matrix 5.5.mm Left and Right Coronal Bender Product Usage: The Matrix 5.5.mm Left and Right Coronal Bender are used together to bend the 5.5 Matrix Rods in the coronal plane, and is intended for stabilization of the thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and/or iliac spine through screw and/or hook and rod fixation.DeviceClass II1Terminated
12 Jun 2013Synthes CMF Distraction System The product is intended for use as a bone stabilizer and lengthening (and/or transport) device for correction of congenital deficiencies or post-traumatic defects of the mandibular body and ramus, where gradual bone distraction is required. It is intended for single use only.DeviceClass II1Terminated
11 Jun 2013Synthes Flexible Medullary Reamer. Intended to be used to facilitate the preparation of the intramedullary cavity.DeviceClass II1Terminated
5 Jun 20135.0mm Unit Rod 270mm 5.0mm Unit Rod 290mm 5.0mm Unit Rod 310mm 5.0mm Unit Rod 330mm 5.0mm Unit Rod 350mm 5.0mm Unit Rod 370mm 5.0mm Unit Rod 390mm 5.0mm Unit Rod 410mm 5.0mm Unit Rod 430mm 5.0mm Unit Rod 450mm pedicle screw spinal system; Intended to provide immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments in…DeviceClass II1Terminated
31 May 2013Multi Vector Distractor Pin Holding Clamp, limited bone stock The holding clamp is part of the Multi Vector Distractor which cis used for mandibular bone lengthening, including conditions such as congenital mandibular deficiencies or post-traumatic defects. The Multi Vector Distractor can be utilized to perform bone…DeviceClass II1Terminated
29 May 2013Synthes 4.5MM TI VA-LCP CRVD Condylar Plate/6H/159MM/RT-STER Synthes 4.5MM TI VA-LCP CRVD Condylar Plate/6H/159MM/RT-STER is used for buttressing multi fragmentary diatal femur fractures including: supra-condylar, intra-articular and extra articular condylar fractures, periprosthetic fractures, fractures in normal or…DeviceClass II1Terminated
18 Apr 2013Synthes Cannulated Distal Femoral Nail (Trauma Nail), Part Number 450.851S, 420MM-Sterile. Orthppedic implant device.DeviceClass II1Terminated
15 Apr 2013Synthes Hand Switch - Electric Pen Drive, Part Number 05.001.012 The Synthes Electric Pen Drive is indicated for screw insertion, pin and wire replacement, cutting of bone and metal, drilling, decorticating, shaping, and smoothing of bones and teeth in a wide variety of surgical procedures, including, but not limited…DeviceClass II1Terminated
8 Mar 2013Synthes Midfoot Fusion Bolt 6.5 mm. It is indicated for fracture, fixation, osteotomies, nonunions, and fusions of large bones in the foot and ankle.DeviceClass II1Terminated
8 Mar 2013Synthes 3.5 MM LCP(R) Distal Humerus System The Synthes 3.5 MM LCP Distal Humerus System is intended for fixation of fractures of the distal humerus, olecranon, and ulna in adults and adolescents (12-21) in which the growth plates have fused. Specifically, distal humerus plates are indicated for intra-articular…DeviceClass II1Terminated
22 Feb 2013Synthes Radial Head Prosthesis: Trial Radial Head Elbow joint prosthesis: Synthes Radial Head Prosthesis System is a two-piece modular system comprised of titanium alloy stem and cobalt chrome components with an integral screw and side-loading application to allow in-situ assembly.DeviceClass II1Terminated
22 Feb 2013Synthes 11-Hole, 1/3 Tubular Plate DCL Plate with Collar, Part Number 241.000.011DeviceClass II1Terminated
11 Jan 2013Synthes Oracle Spacer System Slap Hammer, Part Number 03.809.690, Lot Number 3723847 The Oracle Spacer is indicated for use in patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) at one or two contiguous levels from L2 to S1 whose condition requires the use of interbody fusion combined with supplemental fixation. The…DeviceClass II1Terminated
11 Jan 2013Large Combination Clamp/Large External Fixation System, Part Number 390.005 Product Usage: Synthes Large External Fixation is intended for use to provide treatment for long bone and pelvic fractures that require external fixation.DeviceClass II1Terminated
11 Jan 2013Synthes Titanium Midface Distractor, MR Conditional, Part number 487.982. For temporary stabilization and gradual lengthening of the cranial or midfacial bones.DeviceClass II1Terminated
11 Jan 2013Synthes Spine 5.2mm Titanium Click ' X Pedicle Screw Dual Core 40 mm Thread Length, Part Number 487.072. Intended to provide precise and segmental stabilization of the spine in skeletally mature patients.DeviceClass II1Terminated
11 Jan 2013Variable Angle Locking Compression Plate/VA-LCP Dorsal Distal Radius Plate, Part Number 02.115.431. Indicated for: Dorsally displaced fractures, Open joint reconstruction, and Corrective osteotomies after distal radius malunion.DeviceClass II1Terminated
11 Jan 2013Synthes Multi-Vector Distractor Body, Part Number 487.931. For mandibular bone lengthening.DeviceClass II3Terminated
11 Jan 2013Synthes Dens Instrument Set (Dens Graphic Case), Part Number 687.030 (also known as the Anterior Column Retractor Set) The Synthes Dens instrument Set has been designed to facilitate internal fixation of the odontoid process for the reduction of Type II and shallow Type III fractures, as proposed by Anderson and…DeviceClass II1Terminated
11 Jan 2013Flexible Grip which is part of the Synthes Universal Nail System. Indicated for the conventional (non-locking) technique of treating stable diaphyseal fractures.DeviceClass II1Terminated
2 Nov 2012Synthes Trauma Nail System. The devices are indication for bone fixation.DeviceClass II1Terminated
12 Oct 2012Synthes Large External Fixation, MR Conditional, Tube to Tube Clamp, Part Number 390.007, Lot Number 6800599 Synthes Large External Fixation is intended for use to provide treatment for long bone and pelvic fractures that require external fixation.DeviceClass II1Ongoing
12 Oct 2012Synthes Synapse SD Drill Guide, Part Number SD389.477, Lot Number 6913900 Indicated for Hooks, Plate/Rods, Rods and Screws when intended to promote fusion of the cervical spine fusion of the cervical spine and occipitocervical junction (occiput-T3), the plate/rod, rod, hook and screw (3.2 mm cortex) components of the…DeviceClass II1Terminated
28 Sep 2012Synthes External Fixation System Tube to Tube Clamp, Part Number 390.007. Intended for use to provide treatment for long bone and pelvic fractures that require external fixation. Specifically, the components can be used for: Stabilization of soft tissues and fractures; Polytrauma/multiple orthopedic trauma;…DeviceClass II1Terminated
7 Sep 2012Synthes Titanium Minimally Invasive Reduction Screw System Polyaxial Screw Body, Part Number 04.631.500 Non-cervical spinal fixation devices intended for posterior pedicle screw fixation, posterior hook fixation, or anterolateral fixation.DeviceClass II2Terminated
6 Aug 2012Synthes(R) Spine Vectra, Vectra-T and Vectra-One Anterior Cervical Plating for Spinal Fusion - 2.5mm Drill Bit, graduated 12mm - 26mm adjustable depth, Part Number 03.613.011. Synthes Vectra System, Synthes Vectra-One System and Synthes Vectra-T System is intended for anterior plate and screw fixation of the cervical…DeviceClass II2Terminated
5 Jul 2012Synthes(R) Hemostatic Bone Putty, Part numbers 08.901.001.97S, 08.901.001.98S, 08.901.001.99S, 08.901.001D, and VB1025.10S. Indicated for use as a water soluble implant material and for use in the control of bleeding from bone surfaces.DeviceClass I1Terminated
18 Jun 2012MIRS for MATRIX Spine System. Minimally Invasive Reduction Screw (MIRS) for percutaneous instrumentation of the thoracolumbar spine. The Synthes USS are non-cervial spinal fixation devices intended for posterior pedicle screw fixation (T1-S2/ilium), posterior hook fixation (T1-L5), or anterolateral fixation (T8-L5).DeviceClass II1Terminated
22 May 20124.5mm TI Multiloc Screw Length 38MM-Sterile Expiration: 04/29/2012 REF 04.019.038S Manufactured or Distributed by Synthes (USA) 1101 Synthes Avenue, Monument CO 80132 4.5MM TI Multiloc Screw Length 38MM-Sterile Ref 04.019,038S. The Multiloc Screw 4.5 is used with a Multiloc PHN for treatment of proximal humerus…DeviceClass II2Terminated

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Type and class

Synthes USA HQ, Inc.: events for each product type
TypeEvents
Device51
Synthes USA HQ, Inc.: events in each class
ClassEvents
Class II50
Class I1
Share of the events of the firm in Class I
2%
Share of all events on the register in Class I
18%
Events with the status Ongoing
1

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Events by year

FDA enforcement events of Synthes USA HQ, Inc., by the year that the recall started. The largest year is 2013, with 42 events.

Official channels

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Sources

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Export date
28 Sep 2026
State of the firm address
PA

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Questions

Which classes do the FDA recalls of Synthes USA HQ, Inc. have?
Class II: 50 events. Class I: 1 event. The class is for the product of a recall. It is not a class of the firm.
What is the newest FDA recall of Synthes USA HQ, Inc.?
FDA event 66551, which the firm started on 15 Oct 2013. The first product in the record is: Synthes Material Mix (Adjustable Cervical Distractor-Right, Matrix Distractor Rack, T-PAL Spacer Remover, Implant Inserter) Synthes Material Mix: Adjustable Cervical Distractor-Right is used to distract spine segment. Matrix Distractor Rack is used to distract the interbody disc space. T-PAL Spacer Remover is used to…
How many FDA recalls of Synthes USA HQ, Inc. have the status Ongoing?
1 event has the status Ongoing in the openFDA file. openFDA says about the status: FDA does not update the status of a recall after the recall has been classified according to its level of hazard. As such, the status of a recall (open, completed, or terminated) will remain unchanged after published in the Enforcement Reports.