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 5.5.mm Left and Right Coronal Bender Product Usage: Recalled by Synthes USA HQ, Inc. Due to A complaint was received of the tips of...

Date: June 22, 2013
Company: Synthes USA HQ, 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 USA HQ, Inc. directly.

Affected Products

Synthes Matrix 5.5.mm Left and Right Coronal Bender Product Usage: The Matrix 5.5.mm Left and Right Coronal Bender are used together to bend the 5.5 Matrix Rods in the coronal plane, and is intended for stabilization of the thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and/or iliac spine through screw and/or hook and rod fixation.

Quantity: 209

Why Was This Recalled?

A complaint was received of the tips of the Matrix 5.5.mm Left and Right Coronal Bender breaking while bending a spinal rod component of the Matrix System.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Synthes USA HQ, Inc.

Synthes USA HQ, Inc. has 56 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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