# FDA recall Z-2739-2020

> **Synthes Produktions GmbH** · Class II · device recall initiated 2020-06-16.

## Product

MatrixMIDFACE Screws - Product Usage: The intended use for this device is in fixation of cranial bones and facial skeleton in procedures such as craniotomies, reconstructive procedures, fracture repair, osteotomies, and selective orthognathic surgery of the maxilla and chin.

## Reason for recall

One lot of MatrixMIDFACE Emergency Screw 1.8mm, self-tapp, L 12mm, in Clip was packaged with a body clip etched with a  3  (representing 3mm) when it should have been packaged with body clip etched with a  12  (representing 12mm).

## Distribution

International distribution including in the country of Australia, Germany, New Zealand, Slovakia, Spain, and Taiwan.

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-2739-2020
- **Recalling firm:** Synthes Produktions GmbH
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2020-06-16
- **Report date:** 2020-08-05
- **Termination date:** 2022-04-15

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Oberdorf Bl, N/A, Switzerland

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-2739-2020

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-2739-2020. Retrieved 2026-07-15 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-2739-2020. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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