Thumb Screw for the Synthes Recon Locking Aiming Arm for Lateral Entry Femoral Nails-EX (part number 03.010.048) and the Thumb Screw for ...
FDA Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1281-2015.
For certain lots, the incorrect raw material of annealed 17-4PH Stainless Steel was used instead of the correct material of heat-treated 304 Stainless Steel. This may lead to stress-corrosion cracking, which can lead to surgical delay or unintended debris entering the surgical site.
Corrective Action (per FDA)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1281-2015.
Recall terminated by FDA.
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Consumer Contact (per FDA)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1281-2015.
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Synthes, Inc. Recall FAQ
Synthes, Inc. is the subject of a medical devices safety report: Thumb Screw for the Synthes Recon Locking Aiming Arm for Lateral Entry Femoral Nails-EX (part number 03.010.048) and the Thumb Screw for .... The notice was published on February 17, 2015 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 183 units are potentially affected.