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Device product

Synthes Torque Limiting Handle, Part Number 03.231.013 This device is used in systems indicated for fracture fixation.

Z-1916-2018

May 04, 2018

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Synthes (USA) Products LLC
Event
Event 80048
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
50
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1916-2018

Official wording

Reason: The adapter may demonstrate a degradation of function as the final products were assembled with ball bearings of high carbon content that is likely to rust prematurely.

Code information: H344006-02, H344006-03, H344006-04, H344006-05, H344006-06, H344006-07, H344006-08, H344006-09, H344006-10, H344006-11, H344006-12, H344006-13, H344006-14, H344006-15, H344006-16, H344006-17, H344006-18, H344006-19, H344006-20, H344006-21, H344006-22, H344006-23, H344006-24, H344006-25, H344006-26, H344006-27, H344006-28, H344006-29, H344006-30, H344006-31, H344006-32, H344006-33, H344006-34, H344006-35, H344006-36, H344006-37, H344006-38, H344006-39, H344006-40, H344006-41, H344006-43, H344006-45, H344006-46, H344006-47, H344006-48, H344006-49, H369323-03, H369323-04

Distribution pattern: USA (nationwide) Distribution to the states of : AK, CA, FL, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MT, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, SD, TN, TX, UT, WI, and WV.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    The adapter may demonstrate a degradation of function as the final products were assembled with ball bearings of high carbon content that is likely to rust prematurely.

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