Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Synthes Matrix Mandible Short Threaded Drill Guide intended for oral Recalled by Synthes, Inc. Due to One lot of Matrix Mandible Short Threaded Drill...

Date: January 27, 2014
Company: Synthes, Inc.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Synthes, Inc. directly.

Affected Products

Synthes Matrix Mandible Short Threaded Drill Guide intended for oral, maxillofacial surgery; trauma and reconstructive surgery, specifically for fractures of the subcondylar region of the mandible and fractures of the condylar basis region of the mandible.

Quantity: 12

Why Was This Recalled?

One lot of Matrix Mandible Short Threaded Drill Guides (part No. 03.503.043) has a gray colored band instead of a green colored band as pictured in the Technique Guide.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed to 3 states: CA, MI, TX

Affected (3 states)Not affected

About Synthes, Inc.

Synthes, Inc. has 43 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report