Z-0124-2016Class II

Synthes 2.7MM/3.5MM VA-LCP Medial Distal Humerus Plates 10H/RT/186mm- Sterile and Synthes 2.7MM/3.5MM VA-LCP...

Name: Z-0124-2016 Synthes 2.7MM/3.5MM VA-LCP Medial Distal Humerus Plates 10H/RT/186mm- Sterile and Synthes 2.7MM/3.5MM VA-LCP...
Creator: Synthes (USA) Products LLC
Published: 2015-09-28
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Synthes (USA) Products LLC / initiated 2015-09-28 / Terminated / root cause: labeling and UDI

FDA source

Synthes (USA) Products LLC began a recall of Synthes 2.7MM/3.5MM VA-LCP Medial Distal Humerus Plates 10H/RT/186mm- Sterile and Synthes 2.7MM/3.5MM VA-LCP Extended Medial Distal Humerus Plates... on 2015-09-28. FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "The 2.7MM/3.5MM VA-LCP Humerus Plates were found to be labeled incorrectly. Part number 02.117.410S was incorrectly etched with part number 02.117.610S". 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-0124-2016
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2015-09-28
Posted: 2015-10-15
Terminated: 2016-12-06
Recalling firm: Synthes (USA) Products LLC
Product: Synthes 2.7MM/3.5MM VA-LCP Medial Distal Humerus Plates 10H/RT/186mm- Sterile and Synthes 2.7MM/3.5MM VA-LCP Extended Medial Distal Humerus Plates 10H/RT/189mm-Sterile The Synthes 2.7 mm/3.5 mm Variable Angle LCP Elbow 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 fractures, comminuted supracondylar fractures, osteotomies, malunions and non-unions of the distal humerus. " Olecranon and proximal ulna plates are indicated for fractures, osteotomies, malunions and non-unions of the olecranon and proximal ulna.
Product code: HRS Plate, Fixation, Bone
Reason for recall: The 2.7MM/3.5MM VA-LCP Humerus Plates were found to be labeled incorrectly. Part number 02.117.410S was incorrectly etched with part number 02.117.610S
Root cause tag: labeling and UDI
FDA root cause: Labeling mix-ups
Action: The firm, DePuy Synthes, sent an "URGENT NOTICE: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated 9/28/2015 to its customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to " Call DePuy Synthes at 1-800-479-6329 to obtain a Return Authorization (RA) Number and replacement product(s). " Complete the Verification Section (page 3 of this letter), (even if you do not have the product) by checking the appropriate box indicating affected product has been located. Also, please indicate the number of devices found and note the Return Authorization Number. Please include your name, title, address, telephone number and signature in the spaces provided. " Return the Verification Section (page 3 of this letter) with the product to: " Credit/Returns, DePuy Synthes, 1101 Synthes Avenue, Monument, CO 80132. " Send a copy of the completed Verification Section by: " Fax: 844-294-7175 or " Scan/email: [email protected] " Note: If the Verification Section 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 on page 3 of the notification. If you have any questions, please call 610-719-5450.
Quantity in commerce: 36
Distribution: US Distribution to states of:OH, IL, PA, WV, FL, AZ, CA, AL, ND, KY, MN, NJ, MI, GA, IN, TN, VA, NC, and LA.
Product codes and lots: Product Description Part Numbers Lot Numbers 2.7MM/3.5MM VA-LCP Medial Distal Humerus Plates 10H/RT/186mm- Sterile 02.117.410S 8009075 2.7MM/3.5MM VA-LCP Extended Medial Distal Humerus Plates 10H/RT/189mm-Sterile 02.117.610S 8007085

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line

FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-0124-2016
Recall number	Class	Status	Voluntary or mandated	Report date	Classified
Z-0124-2016	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2015-10-21	2015-10-15

Product code HRS

K120070Class IISynthes Variable Angle Lcp Elbow SystemSynthes USA / cleared 2012-03-21

Process control is the most common named cause of a device recall11 SEP 2026 / by Medical Device Manufacturing

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