Synthes, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2014 - (Recall #: Z-0992-2014)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2014.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Synthes Matrix Mandible Short Threaded Drill Guide intended for oral, maxillofacial surgery; trauma and reconstructive surgery, specifically for fractures of the subcondylar region of the mandible and fractures of the condylar basis region of the mandible.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: January 27, 2014

Date Posted: February 26, 2014

Recall Number: Z-0992-2014

Event ID: 67396

Reason for Recall:

One lot of Matrix Mandible Short Threaded Drill Guides (part No. 03.503.043) has a gray colored band instead of a green colored band as pictured in the Technique Guide.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 12

Code Information:

part No. 03.503.043, lot #7908431

Distribution Pattern:

US distribution to MI, TX, and CA.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated