FDA Device recall Z-0396-2014
Synthes Titanium Minimally Invasive Reduction Screw System Locking Cap, Part Number 04.631.502 Non-cervical spinal fixation devices intende…
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2013-12-04
On 2013-12-04 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Synthes Titanium Minimally Invasive Reduction Screw System Locking Cap, Part Number 04.631.502 Non-cervical spinal fixation devices intende… by Synthes Usa Hq, citing this action is being initiated following a detailed investigation in response to reported complaints of post-operative locking cap loosening. Synthes has concluded that if the con….
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-0396-2014 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2012-09-07 |
| Published | 2013-12-04 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC |
| Company | Synthes Usa Hq |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Synthes Titanium Minimally Invasive Reduction Screw System Locking Cap, Part Number 04.631.502 Non-cervical spinal fixation devices intended for posterior pedicle screw fixation, posterior hook fixation, or anterolateral fixation.
Reason
This action is being initiated following a detailed investigation in response to reported complaints of post-operative locking cap loosening. Synthes has concluded that if the construct is mis-aligned during final tightening, the potential exists for locking caps to loosen post-operatively in certain situations.
Identifiers
| code_info | All lots |
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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-0396-2014%22
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