Z-2811-2015Class II

Synthes Cranial Flap Tube Clamp and Crimping Device

Name: Z-2811-2015 Synthes Cranial Flap Tube Clamp and Crimping Device
Creator: Synthes (USA) Products LLC
Published: 2015-08-31
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Synthes (USA) Products LLC / initiated 2015-08-31 / Terminated / root cause: labeling and UDI

FDA source

Synthes (USA) Products LLC began a recall of Synthes Cranial Flap Tube Clamp and Crimping Device Product Usage: The Synthes Cranial Flap Tube Clamp System is intended to reattach a cranial bone flap to... on 2015-08-31. FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "The Synthes Cranial Flap Tube Clamp and Crimping Device for Cranial Tube Clamp had been labeled MR Safe although they do not have the testing protocols currently required to designate them as MR Safe". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as labeling and UDI.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-2811-2015
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2015-08-31
Posted: 2015-09-23
Terminated: 2016-08-18
Recalling firm: Synthes (USA) Products LLC
Product: Synthes Cranial Flap Tube Clamp and Crimping Device Product Usage: The Synthes Cranial Flap Tube Clamp System is intended to reattach a cranial bone flap to the surrounding cranium after a craniotomy procedure.
Product code: GXN Plate, Cranioplasty, Preformed, Non-Alterable
Reason for recall: The Synthes Cranial Flap Tube Clamp and Crimping Device for Cranial Tube Clamp had been labeled MR Safe although they do not have the testing protocols currently required to designate them as MR Safe.
Root cause tag: labeling and UDI
FDA root cause: Labeling False and Misleading
Action: DePuy Synthes sent an URGENT:FIELD SAFETY NOTIFICATION / MEDICAL DEVICE LABELING CORRECTION letter, dated August 31, 2015 to affected customers. The letter identified affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to: "Update and review the package insert (GP1345-D). " Discard outdated package insert noted in the table above. " Forward this Field Safety Notification to anyone in your facility that needs to be informed, especially personnel that conduct MR testing. " If the package insert has been forwarded to another facility, contact that facility. " Complete the attached Verification Section (page 3 of this notification). Please include your name, title, address, telephone number and signature in the spaces provided. Send a copy of the completed Verification Section by, Fax: 877-884-7821 or Scan/email: [email protected] " If the Verification Form is answered on behalf of more than one facility and/or individual, please clearly indicate the name and address of the facility and/or individual in page three (3) of this notification. " Maintain a copy of this notice. For questions call 610-719-5450.
Quantity in commerce: 105882
Distribution: US Nationwide and internationally, including Canada.
Product codes and lots: Part Number 329.315 460.001 460.001.01S 460.002 460.002.01S 460.003 460.003.01S 460.008 460.008.01S 460.009 460.009.01S 460.010 460.010.01S 460.100 460.100.01S 460.107 460.107.01S with Lot Numbers 4146716, 4154144, 4206682, 4206683, 4213557, 4214824, 4216603, 4216604, 4240689, 4240690, 4241741, 4248462, 4249395, 4249396, 4264386, 4278302, 4278304, 4283035, 4283036, 4283037, 4283038, 4283039, 4283040, 4283041, 4285956, 4289103, 4295084, 4295085, 4298044, 4303093, 4326975, 4326979, 4326981, 4329355, 4331263, 4331265, 4331266, 4344659, 4344678, 4378973, 4482201, 4485317, 4488093, 4488094, 4490608, 4490609, 4496716, 4496915, 4496916, 4501971, 4504043, 4508068, 4513458, 4513459, 4513460, 4513461, 4516371, 4519406, 4519407, 4521408, 4525905, 4550062, 4550063, 4550064, 4550065, 4551164, 4551165, 4551166, 4561400, 4561401, 4572176, 4574481, 4580884, 4586704, 4605094, 4661414, 4669482, 4669483, 4675725, 4695343, 4705970, 4723148, 4753792, 4753794, 4777999, 4778000, 4906228, 4906229, 4914498, 4917681, 4934562, 4944809, 4956361, 4956363, 4983255, 4983256, 4983257, 5007806, 5041856, 5041857, 5041858, 5046857, 5046859, 5098159, 5113496, 5113497, 5134868, 5134869, 5143883, 5204105, 5230669, 5234395, 5234396, 5245233, 5245237, 5251710, 5292433, 5308690, 5308733, 5341509, 5370371, 5370375, 5438364, 5452452, 5465222, 5655435, 5667092, 5697537, 5726966, 5726967, 5726968, 5726969, 5726970, 5726971, 5801281, 5801284, 5801285, 5801287, 6036379, 6036381, 6168066, 6188888, 6188890, 6268389, 6268390, 6272370, 6322541, 6364587, 6553805, 6861415, 6983782, 7032568, 7505227, 7640627

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line

FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-2811-2015
Recall number	Class	Status	Voluntary or mandated	Report date	Classified
Z-2811-2015	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2015-09-30	2015-09-23

Product code GXN

K992000Class IISynthes Cranial Flap Tube ClampSynthes (Usa) / cleared 1999-07-20

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