Synthes USA HQ, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2013 - (Recall #: Z-0905-2013)

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 (Left), Part Number 487.967. For mandibular bone lengthening.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: January 11, 2013

Date Posted: March 13, 2013

Recall Number: Z-0905-2013

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: 18

Code Information:

Part number 487.967 - Lot numbers 7883454, 3808876, 7824423, 3800758, 3817116, 3794466

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