FDA Device recall Z-0992-2014
Synthes Matrix Mandible Short Threaded Drill Guide intended for oral, maxillofacial surgery
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2014-02-26
On 2014-02-26 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Synthes Matrix Mandible Short Threaded Drill Guide intended for oral, maxillofacial surgery by Synthes, citing one lot of Matrix Mandible Short Threaded Drill Guides (part No. 03.503.043) has a gray colored band instead of a green colored band as pictured in the Technique Guide.
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-0992-2014 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2014-01-27 |
| Published | 2014-02-26 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC |
| Company | Synthes |
| Distribution | CA, MI, TX |
Product
Synthes Matrix Mandible Short Threaded Drill Guide intended for oral, maxillofacial surgery; trauma and reconstructive surgery, specifically for fractures of the subcondylar region of the mandible and fractures of the condylar basis region of the mandible.
Reason
One lot of Matrix Mandible Short Threaded Drill Guides (part No. 03.503.043) has a gray colored band instead of a green colored band as pictured in the Technique Guide.
Identifiers
| code_info | part No. 03.503.043, lot #7908431 |
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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-0992-2014%22
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