Class I — Serious Health Hazard

Serious health hazard — there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to this product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Synthes Titanium Polyaxial Reduction Head for Titanium Matrix Spine Screws: Recalled by Synthes (USA) Products LLC Due to Two nonconforming parts of the Titanium Polyaxial Reduction...

Date: October 23, 2014
Company: Synthes (USA) Products LLC
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) Products LLC directly.

Affected Products

Synthes Titanium Polyaxial Reduction Head for Titanium Matrix Spine Screws: The Titanium Polyaxial Reduction Head is a part of the Matrix Spine System. Intended for posterior pedicle screw fixation (Tl OS2- ilium), posterior hook fixation (Tl-L5), or anterolateral fixation (T8-L5).

Quantity: 24

Why Was This Recalled?

Two nonconforming parts of the Titanium Polyaxial Reduction Head for Titanium Matrix Spine Screws may have been inadvertently packaged and shipped. It is believed that the inner diameter of the Reduction Head may not have been machined to the correct specification.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed to 3 states: CO, MI, MT

Affected (3 states)Not affected

About Synthes (USA) Products LLC

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