Device recall

Z-1260-2015: Synthes Inserter for Titanium Elastic Nails; The Inserter for Titanium Elastic…

FDA device recall · Class II · Synthes, Inc.

Key facts

Recall number (Z-number) Z-1260-2015
Recall event 70580
Product Synthes Inserter for Titanium Elastic Nails; The Inserter for Titanium Elastic Nails (TEN) is intended for fixation of diaphyseal fractures where the canal is narrow or flexibility of the implant is paramount. This includes: lower extremity fractures in pediatric and small-statured patients and…
Product code LXH
Recalling firm Synthes, Inc.
Recall class Class II
Status Terminated
Termination date Aug 26, 2016
FEI number 3005180112

At a glance

  • None Linked 510(k)s
  • 1–9 Products in the same recall event
  • 100–999 Recalled products with this product code

Counts are shown as ranges. Exact figures, trends and every underlying record are available in Orca1.

About FDA device recalls (products)

Each recalled device product receives a Z-number. Recall details such as root cause, distribution and firm actions are available in Orca1.

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Medical Device Recalls database

Browse all FDA device recalls (products)