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Bit, surgical - Product Code GFG
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Certain lots of the prodisc-c 2.0mm milling bits have an increased potential to break during use.
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DePuy Synthes sent a Recall letter, dated April 29, 2014, to affected customers. The letter identified the affected customers, problem and actions to be taken. The letter instructed customers to discontinue use and distribution of the device and to return affected devices to Synthes. For questions call 610-719-5450.
Synthes ProDisc-C 2.0mm Milling Bit, Synthes 2.0mm Milling Bit HXC, Synthes 2.0mm Milling Bit with 2.35mm x 33.5mm Shaft, and Synthes 2.0mm Milling Bit with Flat Coupling. Spinal surgical instrument: The Synthes ProDisc-C 2.0mm Milling Bits are used as a part of the milling option for keel preparation of the vertebral bodies. The milling bits are coupled to a power tool and interface with the milling guide, which is connected to a trial implant for the keel preparation step.