FDAClass IIMay 15, 2013

Synthes Radial Head Prosthesis: Trial Radial Head Elbow recall

Synthes Radial Head Prosthesis: Trial Radial Head Elbow joint prosthesis: Synthes Radial Head Prosthesis System is a two-piece modular system…

Why was Synthes Radial Head Prosthesis: Trial Radial Head Elbow recalled?

The Trial Head may come loose from the implant stem during manipulation of the arm during surgery. To date, no adverse events have been reported related to this issue and this recall is not being initiated as a result of adverse events.

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?

All Lots of Part Numbers: 03.402.018, 03.402.020, 03.402.022, 03.402.024, 03.402.026, 03.402.028, 03.402.218, 03.402.220, 03.402.222, 03.402.224, 03.402.226, 03.402.228, 03.402.418, 03.402.420, 03.402.422, 03.402.424, 03.402.426, 03.402.428, 03.402.618, 03.402.620, 03.402.622, 03.402.624, 03.402.626, and 03.402.628.

Product
Synthes Radial Head Prosthesis: Trial Radial Head Elbow joint prosthesis: Synthes Radial Head Prosthesis System is a two-piece modular system…
Recalling firm
Synthes USA HQ, Inc.
Quantity
417
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution: USA including states of: IL, IN, MA, MI, MO, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TX, VA, WA and WI.
Recall date
May 15, 2013
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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