Universal Chuck-The Universal Chuck is an Instrument Handle provided as an alternative instrument available for use in the TN-ADVANCED" Tibial Nailing System (TNA), TFN-ADVANCED" Proximal Femoral Nailing System (TFNA), RFN-ADVANCED" Retrograde Femoral Nailing System (RFNA), FRN-ADVANCED" Femoral Recon Nailing System (FRNA), and Flexible Monobloc Reamers. Instrument Handles are intended for holding instruments for manipulation during orthopedic surgery. Product No.: 03.043.001

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot/Serial No.: 20013101, 20052701, 20228901, 20229301, 20253901, 20558602, 20698102, 20777201 21869701, 21983904, 21995301 GTIN: 10886982297372
  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) Products LLC
Reason for Recall:
Top cap may loosen and detach if the Universal Chuck becomes jammed and the user attempts to manually free the device, internal ball bearings may fall out onto the surgical field and cause surgical delay or, and if not recovered, adverse tissue reaction and infection.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
ongoing

Product Information

Full Description:

Universal Chuck-The Universal Chuck is an Instrument Handle provided as an alternative instrument available for use in the TN-ADVANCED" Tibial Nailing System (TNA), TFN-ADVANCED" Proximal Femoral Nailing System (TFNA), RFN-ADVANCED" Retrograde Femoral Nailing System (RFNA), FRN-ADVANCED" Femoral Recon Nailing System (FRNA), and Flexible Monobloc Reamers. Instrument Handles are intended for holding instruments for manipulation during orthopedic surgery. Product No.: 03.043.001

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot/Serial No.: 20013101, 20052701, 20228901, 20229301, 20253901, 20558602, 20698102, 20777201 21869701, 21983904, 21995301 GTIN: 10886982297372

Official Source

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FDA Recall Number: Z-0634-2022

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