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 Synapse SD Drill Guide Recalled by Synthes USA HQ, Inc. Due to A complaint was received from the field, that...

Date: October 12, 2012
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 Synapse SD Drill Guide, Part Number SD389.477, Lot Number 6913900 Indicated for Hooks, Plate/Rods, Rods and Screws when intended to promote fusion of the cervical spine fusion of the cervical spine and occipitocervical junction (occiput-T3), the plate/rod, rod, hook and screw (3.2 mm cortex) components of the Synthes Cervifix; Axon and Synapse Systems are indicated for the following: -Degenerative Disk Disease (DDD) (defined as neck pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc as confirmed by patient history and radiographic studies); -Spondylolisthesis; -Spinal Stenosis; -Fracture/dislocation; -Atlantoaxial fracture with instability; -Occipitocervical dislocation; -Revision of previous cervical spine surgery; and -Tumo

Quantity: 2

Why Was This Recalled?

A complaint was received from the field, that the drill guide was etched incorrectly, 12mm etch instead of 18mm drill guide. The firm identified that this constituted a field action and retrospectively reported this action.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed to 1 state: PA

Affected (1 state)Not affected

About Synthes USA HQ, Inc.

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