Drug recall

Inserter for Titanium Elastic Nails (TEN), orthopedic device

FDA recall event 72133 · Class II · Synthes (USA) Products LLC

Key facts

Event ID 72133
Recall numbers Z-0125-2016
Recalling firm Synthes (USA) Products LLC
Product type Devices
Products Inserter for Titanium Elastic Nails (TEN), orthopedic device
Classification Class II
Status Terminated
Voluntary or mandated Firm Initiated
Reason for recall potential for mechanical failures such as breakage.
Initiation date Sep 3, 2015
Report date Oct 21, 2015
Termination date Oct 4, 2016
City West Chester
State PA
Country United States
FEI number 3008812560

At a glance

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

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