FDA Recall Terminated

Synthes Trochanteric Fixation Nail As part of the Synthes Trochanteric Fixation Nail (TFN) System, the TFN Nail is intended to treat stable and unstable fractures of the proximal femur.

Recall: Z-0474-2014 · Initiated July 30, 2013

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0474-2014
Event Number
66409
Firm
Synthes USA HQ, Inc.
FEI Number
3005180112
Product Code
HSB
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Employee error
Initiated
July 30, 2013
Posted
December 10, 2013
Terminated
September 10, 2015
Address
1302 Wrights Ln E, West Chester, PA, 19380-3417

Description

Synthes Trochanteric Fixation Nail As part of the Synthes Trochanteric Fixation Nail (TFN) System, the TFN Nail is intended to treat stable and unstable fractures of the proximal femur.

Reason

Certain lots of Trochanteric Fixation Nail were distributed to the field with the incorrect labeling of the length and diameter of the nail on the packaging.

Action

Synthes sent an Urgent Notice: Medical Device Recall letter dated July 30, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to take the following actions: Call Syntehs at 1-800-479-6329 to obtain a Return Authorization Number. Complete the Verification Section checking the appropriate box indicating affected product has been located. Return the Verfication Form with the product to: Credit/Returns, Synthes, 1101 Synthes Avenue, Monument, CO 80132. If no affected product found customers were instructed to take the following steps: Complete the attached Verification Section at the end of the letter by checking the appropriate box indicating no affected product has been located. Return the documents to Synthes by fax to 610-251-9005 or Scan/email: [email protected]. Customers with questions were instructed to call 610-719-5450. For questions regarding this recall call 610-719-5000.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution including WA, FL, LA, TX, GA, IN, OH, CA, MI, and PA.

Quantity

12