FDAClass IIApril 6, 2016

Synthes Interlocking Bolt recall

Synthes Interlocking Bolt, 151 mm (General and Plastics Surgery Devices) Guide, Surgical Instrument

Why was Synthes Interlocking Bolt recalled?

DePuy Synthes is initiating a voluntary medical device recall of certain lots of the Interlocking Bolt which are a part of the Synthes 4.5 mm LCP Proximal Tibia Plate System. The Synthes 4.5 mm LCP Proximal Tibia Plate are indicated for the treatment of nonunions, malunions and fractures of the proximal tibia including: simple comminuted, lateral wedge, depression, medial wedge, bicondylar, combi

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?

Lot Number# 1776197 (5706588), 1782340 and 1868678 Catalog ID 03.120.027 For lot 1776197, the part is etched with 1776197; the package label documents 5706588.

Product
Synthes Interlocking Bolt, 151 mm (General and Plastics Surgery Devices) Guide, Surgical Instrument
Recalling firm
Synthes (USA) Products LLC
Quantity
42 plate systems
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution including AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, and WV.
Recall date
April 6, 2016
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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