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FDA Device recall Z-1745-2013

Multi Vector Distractor Pin Holding Clamp, limited bone stock The holding clamp is part of the Multi Vector Distractor which cis used for m…

On 2013-07-24 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Multi Vector Distractor Pin Holding Clamp, limited bone stock The holding clamp is part of the Multi Vector Distractor which cis used for m… by Synthes Usa Hq, citing synthes is initiating a voluntary Medical Device removal for specified part numbers and lot numbers of the Mutis Vector Distractor Pin Holding clamp, limited bone stock. The firm….

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-1745-2013
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2013-05-31
Published2013-07-24
Last updated2026-09-13 11:53 UTC
CompanySynthes Usa Hq
DistributionUS

Product

Multi Vector Distractor Pin Holding Clamp, limited bone stock The holding clamp is part of the Multi Vector Distractor which cis used for mandibular bone lengthening, including conditions such as congenital mandibular deficiencies or post-traumatic defects. The Multi Vector Distractor can be utilized to perform bone transport procedures as an alternative to bone grafts and free flaps.

Reason

Synthes is initiating a voluntary Medical Device removal for specified part numbers and lot numbers of the Mutis Vector Distractor Pin Holding clamp, limited bone stock. The firm received complaints that the clamp and nut construct would not engage the distractor arm threads and subsequently bind. It is not likely that a serious adverse event will result due to a nonconforming clamp, however there

Identifiers

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Titanium Multi Vector Distractor Pin Holding Clamp, body, limited bone stock Part # 487.941 with lot numbers: 3769720,…Titanium Multi Vector Distractor Pin Holding Clamp, body, limited bone stock Part # 487.941 with lot numbers: 3769720, 3779569, 3788731, 3794434, 7806093, 7823463 and Titanium Multi Vector Distractor Pin Holding Clamp, ramus, limited bone stock Part # 487.942 with lot numbers: 3769706, 3779571, 3788741, 7806096, 7823464.

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-1745-2013%22

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