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Device product

Large Combination Clamp/Large External Fixation System, Part Number 390.005 Product Usage: Synthes Large External Fixation is intended for use to provide treatment for long bone and pelvic fractures that require external fixation.

Z-0941-2013

January 11, 2013

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Synthes USA HQ, Inc.
Event
Event 64159
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
136
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0941-2013

Official wording

Reason: The L1 hex nuts, used to tighten the Large Combination Clamp, were oversized and the 11 mm sockets and wrenches will not fit on the hex nuts.

Code information: Lot Numbers 6602070, 6582333, 6581191, and 6581193

Distribution pattern: USA Nationwide Distribution including the states of AL, AR, AK, CA, FL, ID, KS, LA, MD, MA, MO, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TN, TX, and VA.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    The L1 hex nuts, used to tighten the Large Combination Clamp, were oversized and the 11 mm sockets and wrenches will not fit on the hex nuts.

Field note

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