FDA-Device2015-09-02Class II
Synthes Trauma Ex-Fix System (Small, Medium, Distraction Osteogenesis (DO) and Large) ; (S) intended to stabilize and provide treatment for fractures of the small bones, such as the hand, wrist, forearm, foot, and ankle; (M) for the construction of an external fixation frame for the treatment of pediatric and adult fractures; )L) for use to provide treatment for long bone and pelvic fractures that require external fixation; and (DO) for fracture fixation (open and closed),pseudoarthrosis or non-
Synthes (USA) Products LLC
Hazard
Labeling changes were made related to MR conditions that align with standard definitions for MR Safe, MR Conditional, and MR Unsafe. This recall identifies additional Trauma External Fixation System part numbers that should be considered MR Conditional. One serious injury reported.
Sold states
Worldwide Distribution-including US (nationwide) and Canada.
Affected count
5306080
Manufactured in
1301 Goshen Pkwy, N/A, West Chester, PA, United States
Products
Synthes Trauma Ex-Fix System (Small, Medium, Distraction Osteogenesis (DO) and Large) ; (S) intended to stabilize and provide treatment for fractures of the small bones, such as the hand, wrist, forearm, foot, and ankle; (M) for the construction of an external fixation frame for the treatment of pediatric and adult fractures; )L) for use to provide treatment for long bone and pelvic fractures that require external fixation; and (DO) for fracture fixation (open and closed),pseudoarthrosis or non-unions of long bones, limb lengthening by epiphyseal or metaphysical distraction, correction of bony or soft tissue deformities and correction of segmental bony or soft tissue defects in adult and pediatric patients.
Official notice
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