ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0604-2018 ยท HSB Rod, Fixation, Intramedullary And Accessories

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

11MM/130 Degree Titanium Trochanteric Fixation Nail 380MM/Right, Sterile

DateJul 21, 2017
StatusTerminated
ReasonThe locking mechanism and protective cap were missing from the sterile packed nails of the affected lot.
Root causeEmployee error
ActionThe company issued a recall letter on 7/21/2017 asking customers to quarantine affected product and arrange for it to be returned.
Quantity4 units
DistributionTX, GA, PA, UT and Canada
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K011857SYNTHES (USA) TROCHANTERIC FIXATION NAIL (TFN) SYSTEM
Synthes (Usa), Sep 12, 2001