FDA recall record

Synthes USA HQ Synthes(R) Spine Vectra, Vectra-T and Vectra-One Anterior Cervical Plating recall — FDA Z-0781-2013

Although the reported incidence is low, there is the potential for the drill stop to slip on the drill bit resulting in an adverse event.

Class IIclassification
Z-0781-2013official record ID
Feb 13, 2013report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-0781-2013
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmSynthes USA HQ, Inc.
Report dateFeb 13, 2013
Recall initiation dateAug 6, 2012
Quantity63
LocationWest Chester, PA, United States

Official product description

Synthes(R) Spine Vectra, Vectra-T and Vectra-One Anterior Cervical Plating for Spinal Fusion - 2.5mm Drill Bit, graduated 12mm - 26mm adjustable depth, Part Number 03.613.011. Synthes Vectra System, Synthes Vectra-One System and Synthes Vectra-T System is intended for anterior plate and screw fixation of the cervical spine (C2-C7).

Why the product was recalled

Although the reported incidence is low, there is the potential for the drill stop to slip on the drill bit resulting in an adverse event.

Distribution information

Nationwide Distribution-including Puerto Rico and the states of 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, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV and WY.

How to read the classification

FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.

Additional record details

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

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