Thumb Screw for the Synthes Recon Locking Aiming Arm for Lateral Entry Femoral Nails-EX (part number 03.010.048) and the Thumb Screw for the Aiming Arm for Titanium Cannulated Tibial Nails-EX (part number 03.010.052). The Recon Locking Aiming Arm for Lateral Entry Femoral Recon Nails- EX is used when locking the Femoral Nail-EX. The Aiming Arm for Titanium (TI) Cannulated Tibial Nails-EX is used when locking the Tibial Nail-EX.
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: Part numbers:03.010.048 and 03.010.052 with Lot Numbers: 4874015 4874021 4927262 4954481 4963192 4874016 4874022 4944750 4957586 4963193 4784017 4899564 4944751 4957587 4972003 4874018 4899565 4954478 4957588 4972004 4874019 4927260 4954479 4957589 4874020 4927261 4954480 4963190 4922533 4922975 4981158 4922970 4923015 4981159 4922971 4977241 4981160 4922972 4977242 4981162 4922973 4981156 5035905 4922974 4981157 5035906
- 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, Inc.
- Reason for Recall:
- For certain lots, the incorrect raw material of annealed 17-4PH Stainless Steel was used instead of the correct material of heat-treated 304 Stainless Steel. This may lead to stress-corrosion cracking, which can lead to surgical delay or unintended debris entering the surgical site.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full Description:
Thumb Screw for the Synthes Recon Locking Aiming Arm for Lateral Entry Femoral Nails-EX (part number 03.010.048) and the Thumb Screw for the Aiming Arm for Titanium Cannulated Tibial Nails-EX (part number 03.010.052). The Recon Locking Aiming Arm for Lateral Entry Femoral Recon Nails- EX is used when locking the Femoral Nail-EX. The Aiming Arm for Titanium (TI) Cannulated Tibial Nails-EX is used when locking the Tibial Nail-EX.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
Part numbers:03.010.048 and 03.010.052 with Lot Numbers: 4874015 4874021 4927262 4954481 4963192 4874016 4874022 4944750 4957586 4963193 4784017 4899564 4944751 4957587 4972003 4874018 4899565 4954478 4957588 4972004 4874019 4927260 4954479 4957589 4874020 4927261 4954480 4963190 4922533 4922975 4981158 4922970 4923015 4981159 4922971 4977241 4981160 4922972 4977242 4981162 4922973 4981156 5035905 4922974 4981157 5035906
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-1281-2015
Related Recalls
One lot of MatrixNEURO 5mm screws was packaged in a body clip etched "4", which indicated a 4mm screw. The outer package labeling correctly identifies a 5mm screw, but the body clop incorrectly identifies a shorter length for the screw.
There is a possibility that the inner cap could open when the outer cap is removed or the entire inner tube remains in the outer tube. In both instances this could prevent the screw from being removed and used causing a surgical delay. The inner tube should remain closed and retained in the outer cap when presented to the sterile field.
There is a possibility that the inner cap could open when the outer cap is removed or the entire inner tube remains in the outer tube. In both instances this could prevent the screw from being removed and used causing a surgical delay. The inner tube should remain closed and retained in the outer cap when presented to the sterile field.