Drug recall

Synthes Titanium Cannulated Humeral Nail Intended to aid in the alignment and stabilization of humeral…

FDA recall event 66419 · Class II · Synthes USA HQ, Inc.

Key facts

Event ID 66419
Recall numbers Z-0407-2014
Recalling firm Synthes USA HQ, Inc.
Product type Devices
Products Synthes Titanium Cannulated Humeral Nail Intended to aid in the alignment and stabilization of humeral fractures
Classification Class II
Status Terminated
Voluntary or mandated Firm Initiated
Reason for recall The packaging incorrectly depicts the Synthes Titanium Cannulated Humeral Nail as a 3 distal hole nail instead of a 2 distal locking hole nail.
Initiation date Jul 30, 2013
Report date Dec 4, 2013
Termination date Sep 10, 2015
City West Chester
State PA
Country United States
FEI number 3005180112

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  • 1–9 Products in this recall
  • 1–9 FDA inspections of this firm (FEI)

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