Synthes Spiked Washers 13.5/6.5 Spiked Washers 13.5/6.5 are intended to be used in ligament reattachment or fixation, specifically readaptation of torn or avulsed ligaments.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    part 219.951 with multiple lot#: 2335941 2339634 2397429 2405812 2440475 2442736 2496414 5661855 5663841
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. 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 HQ, Inc.
Reason for Recall:
During a retrospective assessment, Spiked Washers 13.5/6.5 were discovered to be mislabeled as Spiked Washers 13.5/5.5.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Synthes Spiked Washers 13.5/6.5 Spiked Washers 13.5/6.5 are intended to be used in ligament reattachment or fixation, specifically readaptation of torn or avulsed ligaments.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

part 219.951 with multiple lot#: 2335941 2339634 2397429 2405812 2440475 2442736 2496414 5661855 5663841

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-0394-2014

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