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10 mm/135 degree Titanium Cannulated Trochanteric Fixation Nail 170 MM - Sterile: intended to treat stable and unstable

FDA device recall Z-0219-2015 · posted 2014-11-14 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Synthes, Inc.
Reason for recall
The 10 mm/135 degree Titanium Cannulated Trochanteric Fixation Nail 170 MM (Sterile) was assembled incorrectly. If the non conformance goes undetected, it may impact the locking function post-operatively and compromise the bone reduction and construct stability which may lead to non-union/malunion.
Action taken
An urgent medical device recall notice, dated October 29, 2014, was sent to end users that identified the product, problem and action to be taken. Customers were instructed to return the device to Synthes along with completing the verification section of the notice.
Root cause
Employee error
Status
Terminated
Product code
HSB
Quantity affected
6
Distribution
US Distribution in the states of: AK, FL, OH, OK, and TX.
Date initiated
2014-10-29
Date posted
2014-11-14
Date terminated
2015-12-18
Location
West Chester, PA

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SYNTHES (USA) TROCHANTERIC FIXATION NAIL (TFN) SYSTEM (K011857)Synthes (Usa)2001-09-12