Synthes (USA) Products LLC recalls Screwdriver Blade, Handle, Drill Bit, Part #313.945 Low Profile Neuro Screwdriver Blade/MR Safe/MQC/32mm Short Lot # 50…

Recall date

May 31, 2016

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-2189-2016

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

Sold / distributed

US Nationwide Distribution in the states of: AR,CA,CO,CT,DC,ID,IL,KY,LA,MA,MD,MN,MO,MS,MT,NY,PA and TX.

Why it was recalled

DePuy Synthes is voluntarily initiating this recall due to affected devices that were distributed, etched and or labeled with MR Safety information not meeting the current ASTM standard.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Screwdriver Blade, Handle, Drill Bit, Part #313.945 Low Profile Neuro Screwdriver Blade/MR Safe/MQC/32mm Short Lot # 5053859 Product Usage: The DePuy Synthes MR Safe Instruments and MR conditional Instruments are used to assist with the insertion or removal of an implant.