Synthes USA HQ, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2013 - (Recall #: Z-0904-2013)

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 Multi-Vector Distractor, Multi-axial Mandible Distractor (Right), Part Number 487.966. For mandibular bone lengthening.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: January 11, 2013

Date Posted: March 13, 2013

Recall Number: Z-0904-2013

Event ID: 64195

Reason for Recall:

It was discovered that the sheer pin on the Multi-Vector Distractor may not be made according to product specifications.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 24

Code Information:

Part number 487.966 - Lot numbers 7823465, 3817114, 7806086, 3824427, 3808871, 3794465, and 7793336.

Distribution Pattern:

Nationwide Distribution-including the states of CO, LA, MD, MN, NY, PA, RI, TN, TX and UT.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated