FDAClass IIApril 23, 2014

Synthes CMF Battery Powered Driver recall

Synthes CMF Battery Powered Driver, Part no. 305.840. Used to place screws in the cranialfacial bones, and to drill and/or tap holes to prepare…

Why was Synthes CMF Battery Powered Driver recalled?

The CMF Battery Powered Driver graphic case contains outlines of the Battery Powered Driver, taps, screwdriver blades, and a screw holding sleeve. However, the device is not intended to be used in conjunction with a tap for tapping holes in a patient's skull, upper and/or lower jaw. Therefore some outlines in the graphic case suggest a potential use of this device that is considered off-label.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

Part no. 305.840, with lot nos.: 5680577, 5701123, 5713215, 5763130, 5783316, 5787131, 5828296, 6124867, 6136125, 6150803, 6167974, 6167975, 6218358, 6222322, 6258395, 6365430, 6365431, 6390225, 6425013, 6456634, 6487035, 6556704, 6624880, 6650136, 6668870, 6743859, 6844968, 6926708, 6983799, 7008819, 7038706, 7221395, 7138319.

Product
Synthes CMF Battery Powered Driver, Part no. 305.840. Used to place screws in the cranialfacial bones, and to drill and/or tap holes to prepare…
Recalling firm
Synthes, Inc.
Quantity
20081
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution
Recall date
April 23, 2014
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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