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Synthes Recalls Synex II Vertebral Body Component - FDA Classifies Voluntary Medical Device Recall as a Class I Recall

Synthes Recalls Synex II Vertebral Body Component - FDA Classifies Voluntary Medical Device Recall as a Class I Recall

On September 14, 2009, Synthes USA announced a voluntary recall of its Synex II Vertebral Body Component. The announcement is in connection with a global recall of the Synex II Central Body components. The Synex II Vertebral Body Component is a medical device that is used in the T1-L5 portion of the spine to replace a collapsed, damaged, or unstable vertebral body due to a tumor or trauma.

The recall has been classified by the FDA as a Class I recall. This is the most serious category of recall and involves situations in which there is a reasonable probability that the recalled product will cause adverse health consequences including injury or death.

The recall of the Synex II Vertebral Body Components was brought on by reports of six adverse events where the devices failed, causing moderate to severe loss of vertebral body replacement height. Such failure can lead to increased pain, neural injury, spinal kyphosis and the need for revision surgery.

Synthes has advised physicians, hospitals and sales consultants about the recall and has provided instructions regarding the recalled device to physicians and patients. Customers have been requested to return unused inventory and to return all surgically removed devices for evaluation.

In the event that you or a have been effected by this recall, you should seek the advice of the medical device attorneys at the Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys in order to determine whether you may be able to make claim for any injuries or damages you have suffered.

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