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Z-0460-2012

SRS FAST SET PUTTY 3 CC BONE VOID FILLER-STERILE, Part Number SRS-005-FSP, Lot number N001101. Bone void...

Synthes (USA) Products LLC / initiated 2011-09-29 / Terminated / root cause: labeling and UDI

Synthes USA began a recall of SRS FAST SET PUTTY 3 CC BONE VOID FILLER-STERILE, Part Number SRS-005-FSP, Lot number N001101. Bone void filler on . The reason FDA records is "A recent shipment carrying Norian SRS was lost by the carrier. Since the product was lost before final product release testing, Synthes is unable to confirm that Part Number SRS-005-FSP- Lot Number N001101 meets final...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as labeling and UDI.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0460-2012
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Synthes (USA) Products LLC
Product
SRS FAST SET PUTTY 3 CC BONE VOID FILLER-STERILE, Part Number SRS-005-FSP, Lot number N001101. Bone void filler.
Product code
MQV Filler, Bone Void, Calcium Compound
Reason for recall
A recent shipment carrying Norian SRS was lost by the carrier. Since the product was lost before final product release testing, Synthes is unable to confirm that Part Number SRS-005-FSP- Lot Number N001101 meets final product release requirements. The product contains all final labeling and cannot be visually distinguished from the product that has met final product release requirements.
Root cause tag
labeling and UDI
FDA root cause
Labeling Change Control
Action
All Synthes accounts with a history of purchasing the product in the past two years will be notified by letter of the incident. All firm sales consultants will also receive written notification of the incident.
Quantity in commerce
131 units
Distribution
Synthes USA sent a "NOTICE: MISSING SHIPMENT-NORIAN SRS" letter dated September 29, 2011 to all accounts with a history of purchasing the product in the past two years. The letter describes the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The letter instructs customers to check their inventory to verify they have not received the affected product. Call 1-800-620-7025 ext. 5450 for questions concerning this notice.
Product codes and lots
Part Number SRS-005-FSP, Lot number N001101