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FDA Device recall Z-0391-2014

Synthes Matrix 5.5.mm Left and Right Coronal Bender Product Usage: The Matrix 5.5.mm Left and Right Coronal Bender are used together to ben…

On 2013-12-04 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Synthes Matrix 5.5.mm Left and Right Coronal Bender Product Usage: The Matrix 5.5.mm Left and Right Coronal Bender are used together to ben… by Synthes Usa Hq, citing A complaint was received of the tips of the Matrix 5.5.mm Left and Right Coronal Bender breaking while bending a spinal rod component of the Matrix System.

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-0391-2014
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2013-06-22
Published2013-12-04
Last updated2026-09-13 11:53 UTC
CompanySynthes Usa Hq
DistributionUS

Product

Synthes Matrix 5.5.mm Left and Right Coronal Bender Product Usage: The Matrix 5.5.mm Left and Right Coronal Bender are used together to bend the 5.5 Matrix Rods in the coronal plane, and is intended for stabilization of the thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and/or iliac spine through screw and/or hook and rod fixation.

Reason

A complaint was received of the tips of the Matrix 5.5.mm Left and Right Coronal Bender breaking while bending a spinal rod component of the Matrix System.

Identifiers

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Parts 03.632.040 and 03.632.041 with various lot nos. Item Lot Number Number 03.632.040 T935338 03.632.040 T…Parts 03.632.040 and 03.632.041 with various lot nos. Item Lot Number Number 03.632.040 T935338 03.632.040 T939100 03.632.040 T945062 03.632.040 T953982 03.632.040 T956310 03.632.040 T959990 03.632.040 T959995 Item Lot Number Number 03.632.041 T935343 03.632.041 T939105 03.632.041 T939755 03.632.041 T945067 03.632.041 T952750 03.632.041 T956315 03.632.041 T960000 03.632.041 T960005

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0391-2014%22

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