FDA Recall Terminated

2.4MM locking screw SLF-TPNG with Stardrive Recess 18 mm. Intended for fixation of fractures, osteotomies, nonunions, replantations, and fusions of small bones and small bone fragments, particularly in osteopenic bone.

Recall: Z-0323-2016 · Initiated November 2, 2015

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0323-2016
Event Number
72553
Firm
Synthes (USA) Products LLC
FEI Number
3008812560
Product Code
HWC
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
November 2, 2015
Terminated
July 15, 2016
Address
1301 Goshen Pkwy, West Chester, PA, 19380-5986

Description

2.4MM locking screw SLF-TPNG with Stardrive Recess 18 mm. Intended for fixation of fractures, osteotomies, nonunions, replantations, and fusions of small bones and small bone fragments, particularly in osteopenic bone.

Reason

It was discovered that the above part number and lot of 2.4mm Locking Screws may contain the incorrect package insert (GP2613, VA-LCP Distal Radius System). The correct package insert for the above part is GP2615 (Modular Mini Fragment LCP System).

Action

Synthes sent an "URGENT FIELD SAFETY NOTIFICATION" letter dated November 2, 2015. Customers were asked to take the following actions: -Review the correct package insert (GP2615, attached). -If found, discard incorrect package insert associated with the locking screw noted in the table above. -Forward this Field Safety Notification to anyone in your facility that needs to be informed. -If the package insert has been forwarded to another facility, contact that facility. -Complete the attached Verification Section (page 3 of this notification). Please include your name, title, address, telephone number and signature in the spaces provided. ---Send a copy of the completed Verification Section by: -Fax: 877-907-7514 or Scan/email: [email protected] -If the Verification Form is answered on behalf of more than one facility and/or individual, please clearly indicate the name and address of the facility and/or individual in page three (3) of this notification. -Maintain a copy of this Notification.

Distribution

Distributed in the states of IA, OH, CO, FL, TX, MA, NY, OR, SC, VA, WV, TN, MO, PA, CT, GA, WA, CA, AL, , IN, MI, NJ, VT, ID, KS, MN, and MD, and the country of Canada.

Quantity

229