Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-2389-2016 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Synthes (USA) Products LLC |
| Report date | Aug 17, 2016 |
| Recall initiation date | Jun 28, 2016 |
| Quantity | 41 units |
| Location | West Chester, PA, United States |
Official product description
Synthes 2.4mm Titanium Locking Screws Self-Tapping with Stardrive Recess 12mm, Synthes 2.4mm Titanium Locking Screws Self-Tapping with Stardrive Recess 12mm, Plate, Fixation, Bone, Orthopedic Devices The 2.4mm Titanium Locking Screw Self-Tapping with Stardrive Recess 12mm is a part of the following systems: - 2.4. mm Titanium LCP Distal Radius Plate System - Titanium LCP Compact Distal Radius System - 2.4 mm Titanium LCP Radial Head Plate Set - Titanium Modular Mini Fragment LCP System - 2.4 mm Titanium Variable Angle LCP Distal Radius System - 2.7 mm/3.5 mm Titanium Distal Fibula Plate System
Why the product was recalled
It was reported that the specified lots of the 2.4mm Titanium Locking Screw Self-Tapping with Stardrive Recess 12mm can break between the head and the shaft. This resulted from the neck feature being too close to the StarDrive feature leaving a thin wall between neck and drive.
Distribution information
US Distribution to states of: AR, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, KY, LA, MN, NJ, OK, PA, SD, TN, and WA.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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