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FDA Device recall Z-1726-2013

Synthes CMF Distraction System The product is intended for use as a bone stabilizer and lengthening (and/or transport) device for correctio…

On 2013-07-24 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Synthes CMF Distraction System The product is intended for use as a bone stabilizer and lengthening (and/or transport) device for correctio… by Synthes Usa Hq, citing the firm initiated a voluntary recall of the BC Distractor Body which is part of the Craniomaxillofacial (CMF) Distractor System, due to a mis-alignment issue. There have been ins….

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-1726-2013
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2013-06-12
Published2013-07-24
Last updated2026-09-13 11:53 UTC
CompanySynthes Usa Hq
DistributionUS

Product

Synthes CMF Distraction System The product is intended for use as a bone stabilizer and lengthening (and/or transport) device for correction of congenital deficiencies or post-traumatic defects of the mandibular body and ramus, where gradual bone distraction is required. It is intended for single use only.

Reason

The firm initiated a voluntary recall of the BC Distractor Body which is part of the Craniomaxillofacial (CMF) Distractor System, due to a mis-alignment issue. There have been instances reported within the impacted lots in which the slot in the barrel of the BC distractor was rotated such that it was not possible to attach the B-type and C-type foot plates.

Identifiers

code_infoPart # 04.315.067 with lot #s 6184270 and/or 22612-04.

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-1726-2013%22

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