FDA Device recall Z-1781-2014
Synthes Matrix Mandible Short Cut Plate Cutter Synthes Matrix Mandible Short Cut Plate Cutter is intended for oral, maxillofacial surgery
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2014-06-18
On 2014-06-18 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Synthes Matrix Mandible Short Cut Plate Cutter Synthes Matrix Mandible Short Cut Plate Cutter is intended for oral, maxillofacial surgery by Synthes, citing it was discovered internally that the face of the Synthes Matrix Mandible Short Cut Plate Cutter has the potential for discoloration/corroded material in the affected lot.
Read the official FDA Device notice
| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-1781-2014 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2014-04-22 |
| Published | 2014-06-18 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC |
| Company | Synthes |
| Distribution | CA, CT, FL, GA, NY, SD, TX |
Product
Synthes Matrix Mandible Short Cut Plate Cutter Synthes Matrix Mandible Short Cut Plate Cutter is intended for oral, maxillofacial surgery.
Reason
It was discovered internally that the face of the Synthes Matrix Mandible Short Cut Plate Cutter has the potential for discoloration/corroded material in the affected lot.
Identifiers
| code_info | part number: 03.503.057, lot number 8453237 |
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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-1781-2014%22
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