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Recall Z-0956-2013 — Variable Angle Locking Compression Plate/VA-LCP Dorsal Distal Radius Plate, Part Number 02.115.431. Indicated for: Dorsally displaced fractures, Open joint reconstruction, and Corrective osteotomies after distal radius malunion.

U.S. FDA — Device Enforcement · United States · 2013-01-11 · Class II

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Agency
U.S. FDA — Device Enforcement
Recall identifier
Z-0956-2013
Date of alert
2013-01-11
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk level
Class II
Risk type
recall
Brand
Synthes USA HQ, Inc.
Product category
device
Product type
Devices
Reported risk: It was discovered that one of the VA-LCP Dorsal Distal Radius Plates was incorrectly etched as Part Number 02.115.431 (110 degree) instead of the correct Part Number 02.115.231 (90 degree).
Primary source: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts

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