FDA recall record

Synthes (USA) Products Norian Drillable Inject 10 CC-Sterile recall — FDA Z-1944-2016

DePuy Synthes is initiating a voluntary medical device recall of unexpired and unopened part and lot numbers for the Norian Drillable Injects-Sterile due…

Class IIclassification
Z-1944-2016official record ID
Jun 15, 2016report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1944-2016
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmSynthes (USA) Products LLC
Report dateJun 15, 2016
Recall initiation dateMay 11, 2016
Quantity2098 units
LocationWest Chester, PA, United States

Official product description

Norian Drillable Inject 10 CC-Sterile; catalog # 07.704.010S Intended for bony voids or defects of the extremities and pelvis that are not instrinsic to the stability of the bony structure.

Why the product was recalled

DePuy Synthes is initiating a voluntary medical device recall of unexpired and unopened part and lot numbers for the Norian Drillable Injects-Sterile due to the rotary pouch within the referenced lots and associated part numbers may potentially be labeled with the incorrect powder volume/size; however, the rotary pouch contains the correct powder volume/size according to the outer label.

Distribution information

Worldwide Distribution - Nationwide to AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD., ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY and Internationally to Canada...

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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