Synthes recalls VA-LCP Clavicle Plate 2.7 (part 02.112.621S) due to unconfirmed sterility. This could lead to infections if used in bone fractures. Affected units have specific part numbers and lot codes.
Products not sterilized, sterility cannot be confirmed
Synthes is recalling clavicle plates that weren't properly sterilized, which could cause infections if used in bone fractures. This affects patients who had surgery with these specific plates.
The plates were not sterilized properly, so sterility cannot be confirmed. If used in surgery, this could lead to infections in the surgical site.
Patients who received the VA-LCP Clavicle Plate 2.7 for clavicle fracture fixation are most at risk. The recall applies to specific part numbers and lot codes.
Check for part number 02.112.621S and lot number 1201P12 on the product. The product was sold with a unique device identifier (UDI) 10886982279118.
Look for part number 02.112.621S and lot number 1201P12 on the clavicle plate.
The plates were not sterilized properly, so sterility cannot be confirmed.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so check with your healthcare provider or Synthes for guidance.
Look for part number 02.112.621S and lot number 1201P12 on the product. The product also has a unique device identifier (UDI) 10886982279118.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Synthes to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1241-2024 — Synthes Synthes Hello, I own a Synthes that is covered by recall Z-1241-2024 from Synthes. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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