Synthes Periarticular Insertion Handle for 4.5mm LCP Proximal Tibia Plates and Periarticular Aiming Arm for 4.5mm LCP Proximal Tibia Plates
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: Part Numbers: 03.120.005 03.120.004 03.120.002 03.120.001 with Lot Numbers: 1780076; 1797331; 1829300 1789754; 1802319; 1810706; 1810707; 5704446 1780074; 1829294; 1829296 1789751; 1802318; 1810704; 1810705; 1828749; 1879604
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Synthes (USA) Products LLC
- Reason for Recall:
- Affected lots of Periarticular Aiming Arms and Insertion Handles (Part Numbers 03.120.001, 03.120.002, 03.120.004 and 03.120.005) for the 4.5 mm LCP Proximal Tibia Plates are not able to be secured to the subsequent versions of these devices as intended.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full Description:
Synthes Periarticular Insertion Handle for 4.5mm LCP Proximal Tibia Plates and Periarticular Aiming Arm for 4.5mm LCP Proximal Tibia Plates
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
Part Numbers: 03.120.005 03.120.004 03.120.002 03.120.001 with Lot Numbers: 1780076; 1797331; 1829300 1789754; 1802319; 1810706; 1810707; 5704446 1780074; 1829294; 1829296 1789751; 1802318; 1810704; 1810705; 1828749; 1879604
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-0024-2016
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