Synthes CMF Battery Powered Driver, Part no. 305.840. Used to place screws in the cranialfacial bones, and to drill and/or tap holes to prepare cranialfacial bones for screw insertion.
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: Part no. 305.840, with lot nos.: 5680577, 5701123, 5713215, 5763130, 5783316, 5787131, 5828296, 6124867, 6136125, 6150803, 6167974, 6167975, 6218358, 6222322, 6258395, 6365430, 6365431, 6390225, 6425013, 6456634, 6487035, 6556704, 6624880, 6650136, 6668870, 6743859, 6844968, 6926708, 6983799, 7008819, 7038706, 7221395, 7138319.
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- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
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Recall Details
- Company:
- Synthes, Inc.
- Reason for Recall:
- The CMF Battery Powered Driver graphic case contains outlines of the Battery Powered Driver, taps, screwdriver blades, and a screw holding sleeve. However, the device is not intended to be used in conjunction with a tap for tapping holes in a patient's skull, upper and/or lower jaw. Therefore some outlines in the graphic case suggest a potential use of this device that is considered off-label.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full Description:
Synthes CMF Battery Powered Driver, Part no. 305.840. Used to place screws in the cranialfacial bones, and to drill and/or tap holes to prepare cranialfacial bones for screw insertion.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
Part no. 305.840, with lot nos.: 5680577, 5701123, 5713215, 5763130, 5783316, 5787131, 5828296, 6124867, 6136125, 6150803, 6167974, 6167975, 6218358, 6222322, 6258395, 6365430, 6365431, 6390225, 6425013, 6456634, 6487035, 6556704, 6624880, 6650136, 6668870, 6743859, 6844968, 6926708, 6983799, 7008819, 7038706, 7221395, 7138319.
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-1456-2014
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