FDA Recall Terminated

4.5mm TI Multiloc Screw Length 38MM-Sterile Expiration: 04/29/2012 REF 04.019.038S Manufactured or Distributed by Synthes (USA) 1101 Synthes Avenue, Monument CO 80132 4.5MM TI Multiloc Screw Length 38MM-Sterile Ref 04.019,038S. The Multiloc Screw 4.5 is used with a Multiloc PHN for treatment of proximal humerus fractures and is intended to be inserted through the Multiloc PHN until it engages the subchondral bone below the relative distal cortex (cortex closest to the humeral head, below the articular surface).

Recall: Z-2059-2012 · Initiated May 22, 2012

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2059-2012
Event Number
62307
Firm
Synthes USA HQ, Inc.
FEI Number
3005180112
Product Code
HSB
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Error in labeling
Initiated
May 22, 2012
Posted
July 23, 2012
Terminated
September 10, 2015
Address
1302 Wrights Ln E, West Chester, PA, 19380-3417

Description

4.5mm TI Multiloc Screw Length 38MM-Sterile Expiration: 04/29/2012 REF 04.019.038S Manufactured or Distributed by Synthes (USA) 1101 Synthes Avenue, Monument CO 80132 4.5MM TI Multiloc Screw Length 38MM-Sterile Ref 04.019,038S. The Multiloc Screw 4.5 is used with a Multiloc PHN for treatment of proximal humerus fractures and is intended to be inserted through the Multiloc PHN until it engages the subchondral bone below the relative distal cortex (cortex closest to the humeral head, below the articular surface).

Reason

Two lots of 4.5mm multi-loc screws were recalled due to incorrect labeling of screw size.

Action

Synthes sent a "NOTICE: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated May 22, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. A Verification Form was enclosed for customers to complete and return via fax to 610-251-9005. Contact the firm at 610-719-5450 for questions regarding this recall.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution-including the states of AZ, CA, FL, GA, IL, LA, MD, MN, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TN, TX, and VA.

Quantity

20