Synthes USA HQ, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2013 - (Recall #: Z-0781-2013)

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(R) Spine Vectra, Vectra-T and Vectra-One Anterior Cervical Plating for Spinal Fusion - 2.5mm Drill Bit, graduated 12mm - 26mm adjustable depth, Part Number 03.613.011. Synthes Vectra System, Synthes Vectra-One System and Synthes Vectra-T System is intended for anterior plate and screw fixation of the cervical spine (C2-C7).

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: August 6, 2012

Date Posted: February 13, 2013

Recall Number: Z-0781-2013

Event ID: 62943

Reason for Recall:

Although the reported incidence is low, there is the potential for the drill stop to slip on the drill bit resulting in an adverse event.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 63

Code Information:

2.5mm Drill Bit, graduated 12mm - 26mm adjustable depth, Part Number 03.613.011 - Lots 5443576, 5522810, 5537042, 5557902

Distribution Pattern:

Nationwide Distribution-including Puerto Rico and the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV and WY.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated