Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1260-2015 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Synthes, Inc. |
| Report date | Mar 18, 2015 |
| Recall initiation date | Feb 3, 2015 |
| Quantity | 1550 |
| Location | West Chester, PA, United States |
Official product description
Synthes Inserter for Titanium Elastic Nails; The Inserter for Titanium Elastic Nails (TEN) is intended for fixation of diaphyseal fractures where the canal is narrow or flexibility of the implant is paramount. This includes: lower extremity fractures in pediatric and small-statured patients and upper extremity fractures in patients. This system is also intended to treat metaphyseal and episphyseal fractures, such as radial neck fractures, and is intended for fixation of small long bones, such as carpal and tarsal bones. In pediatric applications, the flexibility of the elastic nail allows it to be inserted at a point which avoids disruption of the bone growth plate.
Why the product was recalled
The Inserter has the potential for mechanical failures such as breakage of the main shaft of the Inserter for the TEN, malfunction of the chuck of the Inserter for the TEN in the form of the chuck getting stuck/jammed, breakage of the cross bar of the Inserter for the TEN.
Distribution information
Nationwide Distribution
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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