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Z-0228-2026Class II

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

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Recalling firm
Synthes (USA) Products LLC
Product type
Device
Status
Ongoing
Report date
2025-10-29
Distribution
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MN, MO, MS, NJ, NM, NY, OH, TN, TX and the country of Canada.
Firm state
PA
Product quantity
120 units
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Reason for recall

Although the etched length on the screw is correct, the length marked on the external packaging is incorrect. Specifically, 42mm screws were packaged and labeled as 46mm, while 46mm screws were packaged and labeled as 42mm.

Product description

LOW PROF LCKNG SCREW, F/IM NAIL 5.0MM / L, 46MM / XL25/ STER. Product Code: 04.045.346TS. Used in RFN-ADVANCEDTM Retrograde Femoral Nailing (RFNA) System and the Tibial Nail Advanced System.

Code / lot info

Product Code: 04.045.346TS. GTIN: 10886982301413. Lot Number: 31756P7. Expiration Date: 08/31/2025

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