FDA Recall Terminated

7.5mm Ti Solid Humeral Nail 230 mm Sterile Catalog number 462.723S Synthes Titanium Solid Humeral Nail System is intended for intramedullary fixation of a variety of humeral fractures using either an antegrade or retrograde approach. The indications for the Titanium Solid Humeral Nail System includes: diaphyseal fractures of the humeral shaft, fractures of the proximal humerus, proximal humeral fractures with diaphyseal extension, and impending pathological fractures.

Recall: Z-1548-2010 · Initiated February 25, 2010

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1548-2010
Event Number
55147
Firm
Synthes USA (HQ), Inc.
FEI Number
3005180112
Product Code
JDS
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
February 25, 2010
Posted
May 7, 2010
Terminated
October 20, 2014
Address
1302 Wrights Ln E, West Chester, PA, 19380-3417

Description

7.5mm Ti Solid Humeral Nail 230 mm Sterile Catalog number 462.723S Synthes Titanium Solid Humeral Nail System is intended for intramedullary fixation of a variety of humeral fractures using either an antegrade or retrograde approach. The indications for the Titanium Solid Humeral Nail System includes: diaphyseal fractures of the humeral shaft, fractures of the proximal humerus, proximal humeral fractures with diaphyseal extension, and impending pathological fractures.

Reason

potential compatibility issue

Action

The recalling firm, Synthes, issued an "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated February 25, 2010, return receipt requested, to all customers. The letter describes the product, problem and action to be taken by customers. The customers were instructed to immediately cease use of the products, examine their inventory for the part/lot combinations and remove the recalled devices from their shelves, call Synthes at 1-800-479-6329 to obtain a Return Authorization Number and return the recalled product with the letter; however, if the customers do not have the identified product , they should complete the attached verification section and return document to Synthes by Fax at 610-719-5120 or scan/email at [email protected]. If you should have any questions, please call 800-620-7025 x 5452 or 610-719-5452 or contact your Synthes Trauma Sales Consultant.

Distribution

Nationwide distribution: LA, MA, ME, NC, PA and VA.

Quantity

1 unit