Drug recall

Synthes 3.0 MM TI Cannulated Screw Instrument and Implant Set

FDA recall event 68738 · Class II · Synthes, Inc.

Key facts

Event ID 68738
Recall numbers Z-2265-2014
Recalling firm Synthes, Inc.
Product type Devices
Products Synthes 3.0 MM TI Cannulated Screw Instrument and Implant Set
Classification Class II
Status Terminated
Voluntary or mandated Firm Initiated
Reason for recall A screw set was returned from the field for destruction after being exposed to flood water, which was erroneously reprocessed and returned to the field. Initial investigative testing indicated the…
Initiation date Jun 30, 2014
Report date Aug 27, 2014
Termination date Dec 18, 2015
City West Chester
State PA
Country United States
FEI number 3005180112

At a glance

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

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

About FDA drug and product recalls

FDA enforcement reports list recalls of drugs, biologics, foods and other FDA-regulated products, classified by the potential health hazard.

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Enforcement Reports · Source date:

Browse all FDA drug and product recalls