Synthes USA HQ, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2013 - (Recall #: Z-0938-2013)

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 Spine 5.2mm Titanium Click ' X Pedicle Screw Dual Core 40 mm Thread Length, Part Number 487.072. Intended to provide precise and segmental stabilization of the spine in skeletally mature patients.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: January 11, 2013

Date Posted: March 20, 2013

Recall Number: Z-0938-2013

Event ID: 64173

Reason for Recall:

Lot number 7542279, of the 45 mm Click 'X Pedicle Screw (Part number 487.072), was incorrectly etched as "Click 'X Pedicle Screw 05.2 L40 TAN violet" although the actual length of the screw is 45 mm.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 18

Code Information:

Lot Number 7542279

Distribution Pattern:

Distributed in the states of AL, CA, MS, MO, NJ, OR, and TN.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated