Synthes USA HQ, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2013 - (Recall #: Z-0388-2014)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2013.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Synthes Tensioning Device The Synthes Osteogenesis System, MR Conditional is intended for fracture fixation (open and closed), pseudoarthrosis or non-unions of long bones, limb lengthening by epiphyseal or metaphyseal distraction, correction of bony or soft tissue deformities and correction of segmental bony or soft tissue defects in adult and pediatric patients.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: July 31, 2013

Date Posted: December 4, 2013

Recall Number: Z-0388-2014

Event ID: 66420

Reason for Recall:

All lots of the Synthes Tensioning Device were recalled due to the potential for the reaction fork to come loose from the main body of the device and not allow the wire to release, nor the device to apply tension.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 369

Code Information:

all lots of model number 03.311.001: Part # Synthes lot # 03.311.001 1934765 03.311.001 1934766 03.311.001 1993844 03.311.001 3036688 03.311.001 3398576 03.311.001 3776484 03.311.001 5100597 03.311.001 5106354 03.311.001 5160872 03.311.001 5160875 03.311.001 5174253 03.311.001 5174253 03.311.001 5174254 03.311.001 5181000 03.311.001 5181001 03.311.001 5196282 03.311.001 5196283 03.311.001 5197081 03.311.001 5241942 03.311.001 5241943 03.311.001 5336723 03.311.001 5363637 03.311.001 5396016 03.311.001 5411479 03.311.001 5555521

Distribution Pattern:

Nationwide Distribution.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated