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Norian Drillable Inject

Q: What is being recalled?

Synthes Usa is the subject of a medical devices safety report: Norian Drillable Inject. The notice was published on August 10, 2017 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 5 units are potentially affected.

Q: Why was this product recalled?

This recall was issued in connection with a other concern. The full description above contains the FDA's official wording about the defect, affected lots, and impacted distribution — read it carefully.

Q: What should I do if I have this medication or device?

Do not stop, change, or discard a prescribed medication or medical device on your own. Contact your doctor or pharmacist immediately to ask whether the recall applies to your prescription and what to do next. Abruptly stopping certain medications can be dangerous. For the official FDA notice and contact information, visit https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts.

Q: Is the FDA telling me to stop using it?

Any specific instructions come directly from the FDA's official notice (shown above). Product Recall Tracker does not provide medical guidance. If the FDA's notice says to stop using the product, follow up with your prescriber or pharmacist before making any change — they can advise on alternatives that are safe for your situation.

Q: Has anyone been hurt by this product?

Injury and incident reports are part of the official recall announcement above. If you or a member of your household has been harmed by this product, seek medical attention and report the incident to FDA at https://www.fda.gov/safety/report-problem-fda. Reports help the agency identify ongoing risks and pursue follow-up enforcement.

Q: Where can I get more information?

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is the authoritative source for this recall. Visit https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts for the complete recall notice, lot codes, and the manufacturer's contact information. For personal medical guidance, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Q: Why doesn't this page give me medical advice?

Product Recall Tracker is a public index of FDA recall data — not a medical resource. We can show you what the FDA published, but we are not qualified to advise you on whether to take, stop, or substitute a medication or use a medical device. Your doctor and pharmacist know your medical history and can give safe, personalized guidance. Please call them with any questions about your treatment.

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Synthes Usa

FDA Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0618-2018.

The contract supplier notified DePuy Synthes on June 16, 2017 that the kit expiration dates do not align with the earliest expiration date of the component lots within the kit. Some kit expiration dates were later than the earliest expiration date of the component lots. The expiration dates of some components are earlier than that listed on the kit.

Corrective Action (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0618-2018.

Recall terminated by FDA.

🩺 Talk to your doctor or pharmacist

Product Recall Tracker does not provide medical advice. Any specific instructions about this medication or device come directly from the FDA notice above. Before making any change to your treatment:

Do not stop, change, or discard your prescription on your own.
Call your doctor or pharmacist and ask whether this FDA notice applies to your prescription (have the brand name, dosage, and lot number ready if you can find them).
Follow your clinician's guidance on whether to continue, switch, or return the product.
If you have experienced a reaction, seek medical care and report it to the FDA via MedWatch.
For the official FDA notice, visit the FDA recalls page.

Consumer Contact (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0618-2018.

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Synthes Usa Recall FAQ

What is being recalled?

Synthes Usa is the subject of a medical devices safety report: Norian Drillable Inject. The notice was published on August 10, 2017 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 5 units are potentially affected.

Why was this product recalled?

What should I do if I have this medication or device?

Is the FDA telling me to stop using it?

Has anyone been hurt by this product?

Where can I get more information?

Why doesn't this page give me medical advice?

Norian Drillable Inject

FDA Recall Notice

Corrective Action (per FDA)

🩺 Talk to your doctor or pharmacist

Consumer Contact (per FDA)

About the U.S. Food and Drug Administration

📣 Report an adverse event to the FDA (MedWatch)

Synthes Usa Recall FAQ

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