FDA Device recall Z-2282-2013
Synthes Oracle Spacer System Slap Hammer, Part Number 03.809.690, Lot Number 3723847 The Oracle Spacer is indicated for use in patients wit…
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2013-10-02
On 2013-10-02 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Synthes Oracle Spacer System Slap Hammer, Part Number 03.809.690, Lot Number 3723847 The Oracle Spacer is indicated for use in patients wit… by Synthes Usa Hq, citing this recall is being initiated in response to complaints received where it was reported that the proximal end of the Slap Hammer broke during use.
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-2282-2013 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2013-01-11 |
| Published | 2013-10-02 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC |
| Company | Synthes Usa Hq |
| Distribution | CO, PA, TN, VA, WA |
Product
Synthes Oracle Spacer System Slap Hammer, Part Number 03.809.690, Lot Number 3723847 The Oracle Spacer is indicated for use in patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) at one or two contiguous levels from L2 to S1 whose condition requires the use of interbody fusion combined with supplemental fixation. The Oracle Spacer is indicated as a vertebral body replacement device intended for use in the thoracolumbar spine (T1-L5) to replace a diseased vertebral body resected or excised during partial and total vertebrectomy procedures or the treatment of tumor or trauma (i.e., fracture), to achieve anterior decompression of the spinal cord and neural tissues, and to restore the height of the collapsed vertebral body. The Slap Hammer, 03.809.690, is a dual sided device with two separate attachment options. The Slap Hammer allows a user (surgeon) to remove a previously placed trial implants.
Reason
This recall is being initiated in response to complaints received where it was reported that the proximal end of the Slap Hammer broke during use.
Identifiers
| code_info | Part number 03.809.690, Lot Number 6723847 |
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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-2282-2013%22
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