Device recall
Z-2488-2015: VEPTR Vertical Expandable Prosthetic Titanium Rib, inferior cradles also known…
FDA device recall · Class II · Synthes (USA) Products LLC
Key facts
| Recall number (Z-number) | Z-2488-2015 |
|---|---|
| Recall event | 71862 |
| Product | VEPTR Vertical Expandable Prosthetic Titanium Rib, inferior cradles also known as caudal rib supports. The VEPTR/VEPTR II devices mechanically stabilize and/or correct thoracic deformities to allow the chest and lungs to grow. |
| Product code | MDI |
| Recalling firm | Synthes (USA) Products LLC |
| Recall class | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Termination date | Aug 18, 2016 |
| 510(k) numbers | K142587 |
| FEI number | 3008812560 |
At a glance
- 1–9 Linked 510(k)s
- 1–9 Products in the same recall event
- 1–9 Recalled products with this product code
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About FDA device recalls (products)
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Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Medical Device Recalls database