Synthes Torque Limiting Handle, Part Number 03.231.013 This device is used in systems indicated for fracture fixation.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    H344006-02, H344006-03, H344006-04, H344006-05, H344006-06, H344006-07, H344006-08, H344006-09, H344006-10, H344006-11, H344006-12, H344006-13, H344006-14, H344006-15, H344006-16, H344006-17, H344006-18, H344006-19, H344006-20, H344006-21, H344006-22, H344006-23, H344006-24, H344006-25, H344006-26, H344006-27, H344006-28, H344006-29, H344006-30, H344006-31, H344006-32, H344006-33, H344006-34, H344006-35, H344006-36, H344006-37, H344006-38, H344006-39, H344006-40, H344006-41, H344006-43, H344006-45, H344006-46, H344006-47, H344006-48, H344006-49, H369323-03, H369323-04
  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:
The adapter may demonstrate a degradation of function as the final products were assembled with ball bearings of high carbon content that is likely to rust prematurely.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Synthes Torque Limiting Handle, Part Number 03.231.013 This device is used in systems indicated for fracture fixation.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

H344006-02, H344006-03, H344006-04, H344006-05, H344006-06, H344006-07, H344006-08, H344006-09, H344006-10, H344006-11, H344006-12, H344006-13, H344006-14, H344006-15, H344006-16, H344006-17, H344006-18, H344006-19, H344006-20, H344006-21, H344006-22, H344006-23, H344006-24, H344006-25, H344006-26, H344006-27, H344006-28, H344006-29, H344006-30, H344006-31, H344006-32, H344006-33, H344006-34, H344006-35, H344006-36, H344006-37, H344006-38, H344006-39, H344006-40, H344006-41, H344006-43, H344006-45, H344006-46, H344006-47, H344006-48, H344006-49, H369323-03, H369323-04

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1916-2018

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