Z-1553-2015 Class II Terminated

Recalled by The Anspach Effort, Inc. — Palm Beach Gardens, FL

FDA device recall Z-1553-2015 was initiated by The Anspach Effort, Inc. on Mar 24, 2015 and is designated Class II. Reason for recall: The potential exists for the Oscillating Saw Attachment to disengage from the Small Battery Drive handpiece. If the attachment disengages from the handpiece intra-operatively, there is a potential… The recall status is terminated (terminated Dec 14, 2016). Affected quantity: 12,085 pieces.

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
May 6, 2015
Initiation Date
Mar 24, 2015
Termination Date
Dec 14, 2016
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
12,085 pieces

Product Description

Synthes Small Battery Drive (SBD) Oscillating Saw Attachment Part Number: 532.021 for orthopedic surgery.

Reason for Recall

The potential exists for the Oscillating Saw Attachment to disengage from the Small Battery Drive handpiece. If the attachment disengages from the handpiece intra-operatively, there is a potential for injury to the patient and/or user.

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide including DC, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico) and Internationally to Argentina, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Bahrain, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, China, Chile, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, Spain, Finland, France, Great Britain, Greece, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Croatia, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, India, Iraq, Iran, Italy, Jordan, Japan, Kenya, Korea, Kuwait, Lebanon, Sri Lanka, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Morocco, Macedonia, Mexico, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, Nepal, New Zealand, Oman, Ontario, Peru, Philippines, Palestine, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Singapore, Slovenia, Slovakia, South Africa, El Salvador, Thailand, Turkey, Taiwan, Ukraine, Uruguay, Venezuela, Vietnam and United Arab Emirates.

Code Information

ALL Lots

Source

Dataset
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