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Synthes 3.2 mm Guide Wire 400mm. Used for guiding the TFN Helical Blade and TFN Lag Screw into the femoral.

FDA device recall Z-0986-2014 · posted 2014-02-16 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Synthes, Inc.
Reason for recall
Synthes 3.2 mm Guide Wire 400mm included an incorrect raw material listed on the label.
Action taken
A recall notification letter, dated January 27, 2013, was sent to End Users and sales consultants.
Root cause
Labeling Change Control
Status
Terminated
Product code
LXH
Quantity affected
1,132,096
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the countries of Canada and Switzerland.
Date initiated
2014-01-27
Date posted
2014-02-16
Date terminated
2015-12-18
Location
West Chester, PA

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