Z-0077-2010

SYNTHES PLATE HOLDING FORCEPS, Catalog # SD347.900

Name: Z-0077-2010 SYNTHES PLATE HOLDING FORCEPS, Catalog # SD347.900
Creator: Synthes USA (HQ), Inc.
Published: 2009-09-03
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Synthes GmbH / initiated 2009-09-03 / Terminated

FDA source

Synthes USA (HQ), Inc. began a recall of SYNTHES PLATE HOLDING FORCEPS, Catalog # SD347.900 on 2009-09-03. The reason FDA records is "The recalling firm has determined that the customized plates instruments do not have a cleared premarket notification". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-0077-2010
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2009-09-03
Posted: 2009-10-26
Terminated: 2010-03-08
Recalling firm: Synthes GmbH
Product: SYNTHES PLATE HOLDING FORCEPS, Catalog # SD347.900
Product code: HTD Forceps
Reason for recall: The recalling firm has determined that the customized plates instruments do not have a cleared premarket notification.
FDA root cause: PMA
Action: The customer account was notified by an Urgent: Medical Device Removal letter via USPS certified mail on 9/4/2009. The letter stated that the products did not have clearance for the hospital's intended use and that if the customer has any of the identified devices, they should call Synthes at 1-800-479-6329 to obtain a Return Authorization Number. Also, the customer should complete the Verification Section, and return the letter along with any remaining product. For questions the hospital could call 610-719-5865.
Quantity in commerce: 2
Distribution: Nationwide Distribution -- State of CA.
Product codes and lots: Lot # T937853.

Product code HTD

The FDA recall record names no cleared device, and no clearance has been matched to it.

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Data as of 2026-09-30, the FDA export date for this dataset. Page last changed 2026-09-05. View this recall on fda.gov (opens on fda.gov)