DePuy Synthes Craniomaxillofacial Distraction System (AB… recallZ-2148-2014 · Synthes, Inc. · initiated Apr 16, 2014
Class I Terminated All recalls posted in August 2014
Is my device affected?
- Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
- If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Synthes, Inc. or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
- Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.
Where to find your model and lot numbers · What recall classes and statuses mean
Why it was recalled
DePuy Synthes is initiating a recall of certain lots of the Craniomaxillofacial Distraction System (AB Distractor Bodies and BC Distractor Bodies) because they may reverse post-operatively.
FDA root cause category: Device Design
What the company is doing
The firm, DePuy Synthes, sent "Urgent Notice: Medical Device Recall" letters dated April 16, 2014 to affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, reason for recall, potential patient impact, mitigation steps for patients with distractors currently implanted and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to review inventory, immediately remove the affected lots from stock, complete verification section of the letter and return the affected product. For questions call 610-719-5450 or contact your DePuy Synthes Sales consultant.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-2148-2014
- Recall class
- Class I (most serious)
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated by the company
- Apr 16, 2014
- Posted by the FDA
- Aug 20, 2014
- Recalling firm
- Synthes, Inc.
- Quantity
- 1499
- Product code
- MQN
- FDA submissions
- K060138
- Distribution
- US Nationwide Distribution
Product description
DePuy Synthes Craniomaxillofacial Distraction System (AB Distractor Bodies and BC Distractor Bodies)
Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)
Show the full code information (2k characters)
Part nos. 04.315.003, 04.315.004, 04.315.005, 04.315.006 04.315.023 04.315.024 04.315.025 04.315.026 04.315.027 04.315.028 04.315.053 04.315.054 04.315.055 04.315.056 04.315.063 04.315.064 04.315.065 04.315.066 04.315.067 04.315.068, with lot nos.: 6245205, 7129328, IS10400 6246203, 6582199, 6794535, 6814674, 6877737, 6921359, 6981567, 7008430, 7081952, 7129329, 7460419, 7556148 6246984, 6342006, 6964974, 7129330, 7460420, 6246983, 7389334, 7422735, 7515818 6245460, 6342005, 6454138, 6495399, 6651393, 6816023, 6898959, 6921360, 7306561, 7515824 6307904, 6365443, 6410544, 6438375, 6625839, 6651392, 6984928, 7241620, 7351855, 7390470, 7408179, 7458272, 7458273, 7458274, IS10394 6450702, 6454139, 6553925, 6625840, 6883404, 6921586, 7031344, 7185897, 7389329, 7408181, 7422706, 7422707, 7422708, 7458299, 7515832, IS10385 6393118, 6393119, 6410545, 6454140, 6512859, 6625841, 6651391, 6984925, 7185895, 7408182, 7422703, 7422704, 7422705, 7515829, 7515830 6393120, 7408180, 7515833 7122918, 7389333, 7422700, 7545381, IS10388 6252759, 7129331, 7155891, 7418771, 7448753 6245463, 6438376, 6981568, 6983876,7063885, 7129332,7309797, 7418772, 7418848, 7448754 6251769, 7081953, 7310030, 7365542, 7418849, 7448752, 7448758, 7556149 6245458, 6342007, 7129333, 7556150, IS10399 6245462, 6342003, 6824546, 6824551, 6883290, 6883301, 7082907, 7266972, 7476792, 7476810, 7657623 6280719, 6342004, 6394297, 6651390, 6737168, 6767617, 6824547, 6824550, 6883304, 6883305, 6961025, 6984927, 7041138, 7056051, 7111867, 7185893, 7266967, 7351857, 7351858, 7351859, 7351861, 7422701, 7545379, 7657820, IS10395, 6651389, 6702172, 6883306, 6883307, 6942444, 6984926, 7111868, 7185892, 7306562, 7306563, 7306564, 7499078, 7515834, 7657629, IS10389 6651388, 6741835, 6824553, 6883309, 6913921, 6942445, 6961024, 7082908, 7111869, 7122924, 7185888, 7515835, 7657633 6921585, 6942446, 7185887, 7306565, 7306566, 7408183, 7476791, 7567066, 7579433, 7657635, IS10390, IS10391, 6275129, 7082905, 7185890, 7266969, 7422697, 7609200, IS10386, IS10387
Other devices under the same FDA submission
9 devices cleared under K060138 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.
- NA 04.315.125Synthes GmbH · EXTERNAL MANDIBULAR FIXATOR AND/OR DISTRACTOR10 reports
- NA 04.315.127Synthes GmbH · EXTERNAL MANDIBULAR FIXATOR AND/OR DISTRACTOR3 reports
- NA 04.315.132Synthes GmbH · EXTERNAL MANDIBULAR FIXATOR AND/OR DISTRACTOR3 reports
- NA 04.315.203Synthes GmbH · EXTERNAL MANDIBULAR FIXATOR AND/OR DISTRACTOR2 reports
- NA 04.315.503Synthes GmbH · EXTERNAL MANDIBULAR FIXATOR AND/OR DISTRACTOR2 reports
- NA 04.315.024Synthes GmbH · EXTERNAL MANDIBULAR FIXATOR AND/OR DISTRACTOR1 report
- NA 04.315.027Synthes GmbH · EXTERNAL MANDIBULAR FIXATOR AND/OR DISTRACTOR1 report
- NA 04.315.104Synthes GmbH · EXTERNAL MANDIBULAR FIXATOR AND/OR DISTRACTOR1 report
- NA 04.315.502Synthes GmbH · EXTERNAL MANDIBULAR FIXATOR AND/OR DISTRACTOR1 report
Sources and updates
- Recall record: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026 · View the FDA recall notice ↗
- Devices: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Devices are linked when their identifier (with a valid check digit) appears in the recall's code information.
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Text above is shown as published by the FDA.
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