FDAClass IIJuly 27, 2016

Depuy Synthes Trauma- Trochanteric Fixation Nail recall

Depuy Synthes Trauma- Trochanteric Fixation Nail Advanced (TFNA) Blade/Screw Guide Sleeve, Surgical Instrument Part Number ID 03.037.017, Class I…

Why was Depuy Synthes Trauma- Trochanteric Fixation Nail recalled?

DePuy Synthes is initiating a voluntary medical device recall due to Blade/Screw Guide Sleeves (Part # 03.037.017) may have been manufactured with a slightly larger than specified outer diameter which could prevent the sleeve from going through the TFNA aiming arm properly, which may cause surgical delay.

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?

Catalog ID: 03.037.017 Lot Numbers: 9066399; 9066435; 9409790; 9519308; 9620447; 9301183; 9409792; 9519303; 9641077; 9301184; 9409791; 9542998; 9641078; 9327510; 9422885; 9554330; 9651850; 9340629; 9351396; 9554329; 9604307; 9347642; 9428332; 9533341; 9661610; 9339162; 9439269; 9574931; 9734868; 9347641; 9485532; 9569618; 9704087; 9351397; 9485534; 9569617; 9734876; 9359540; 9494322; 9590744; 9661608; 9359339; 9501935; 9590747; 9371095; 9505477; 9604306 Manufactured Date : 30Jul2014 -01Jul2015

Product
Depuy Synthes Trauma- Trochanteric Fixation Nail Advanced (TFNA) Blade/Screw Guide Sleeve, Surgical Instrument Part Number ID 03.037.017, Class I…
Recalling firm
Synthes (USA) Products LLC
Quantity
2,064 units
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution to AK,AL,AR,AZ,CA,CO,CT,DE,FL,GA,HI,IA,ID,IL,IN,KS,KY,LA,MA,MD,ME,MI,MN,MO,MS,MT,NC,ND,NE,NH,NJ,NM,NV,NY,OH,OK,OR,PA,PR,RI,SC,SD,TN,TX,UT,VA,VT,WA,WI,WV, and WY
Recall date
July 27, 2016
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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