FDAClass IINovember 27, 2013

Synthes Titanium Trochanteric Fixation Nail recall

Synthes Titanium Trochanteric Fixation Nail (TFN)-Helical Blade Synthes Titanium Trochanteric Fixation Nail (TFN)-Helical Blade is used to treat…

Why was Synthes Titanium Trochanteric Fixation Nail recalled?

A potential exists for non conforming Synthes Titanium Trochanteric Fixation Nail (TFN)-Helical Blades to be distributed.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

part nos. 456.300-456.310 & 456.650, 456.300S-456.310S & 456.650S, with lot nos. 5615864 through 7423581

Product
Synthes Titanium Trochanteric Fixation Nail (TFN)-Helical Blade Synthes Titanium Trochanteric Fixation Nail (TFN)-Helical Blade is used to treat…
Recalling firm
Synthes USA HQ, Inc.
Quantity
350195
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Internationally to Mexico and Canada.
Recall date
November 27, 2013
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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