Recall Z-0452-2014— Synthes USA HQ, Inc.

Name: FDA recall Z-0452-2014
Creator: U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Published: 2013-07-30

Class II · Terminated

Class II FDA medical device recall by Synthes USA HQ, Inc., initiated 2013-07-30, terminated 2015-09-10. It names one FDA 510(k) clearance: K011857. Product: Titanium Trochanteric Fixation Nail (TFN)System Intended to treat stable and unstable fractures of the proximal femur.. Reason: Two lots of Titanium Trochanteric Fixation Nail (TFN) System are missing the second bend in the nail..

Recalling firm: Synthes USA HQ, Inc.
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2013-07-30
Terminated: 2015-09-10
Firm location: West Chester, PA, United States

510(k) clearances named in this recall

1 on FDA's record

K011857 — SYNTHES (USA) TROCHANTERIC FIXATION NAIL (TFN) SYSTEMSynthes (Usa)·cleared 2001-09-12

K-numbers as listed on FDA's Recall Enterprise System record for this event (openFDA device/recall k_numbers). The recall may also cover devices cleared under other submissions not named here.

Product description

Titanium Trochanteric Fixation Nail (TFN)System Intended to treat stable and unstable fractures of the proximal femur.

Reason for recall

Two lots of Titanium Trochanteric Fixation Nail (TFN) System are missing the second bend in the nail.

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