Synthes USA HQ, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2013 - (Recall #: Z-1745-2013)

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:

Multi Vector Distractor Pin Holding Clamp, limited bone stock The holding clamp is part of the Multi Vector Distractor which cis used for mandibular bone lengthening, including conditions such as congenital mandibular deficiencies or post-traumatic defects. The Multi Vector Distractor can be utilized to perform bone transport procedures as an alternative to bone grafts and free flaps.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: May 31, 2013

Date Posted: July 24, 2013

Recall Number: Z-1745-2013

Event ID: 65561

Reason for Recall:

Synthes is initiating a voluntary Medical Device removal for specified part numbers and lot numbers of the Mutis Vector Distractor Pin Holding clamp, limited bone stock. The firm received complaints that the clamp and nut construct would not engage the distractor arm threads and subsequently bind. It is not likely that a serious adverse event will result due to a nonconforming clamp, however there

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 121

Code Information:

Titanium Multi Vector Distractor Pin Holding Clamp, body, limited bone stock Part # 487.941 with lot numbers: 3769720, 3779569, 3788731, 3794434, 7806093, 7823463 and Titanium Multi Vector Distractor Pin Holding Clamp, ramus, limited bone stock Part # 487.942 with lot numbers: 3769706, 3779571, 3788741, 7806096, 7823464.

Distribution Pattern:

US Nationwide Distribution including the states of MA, TX, MN, SC, UT, VA, and NY.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated