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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

2.4MM locking screw SLF-TPNG with Stardrive Recess 18 mm. Intended for fixation of fractures, osteotomies, nonunions, replantations, and fusions of small bones and small bone fragments, particularly in osteopenic bone.

Reported: December 2, 2015 Initiated: November 2, 2015 #Z-0323-2016

Product Description

2.4MM locking screw SLF-TPNG with Stardrive Recess 18 mm. Intended for fixation of fractures, osteotomies, nonunions, replantations, and fusions of small bones and small bone fragments, particularly in osteopenic bone.

Reason for Recall

It was discovered that the above part number and lot of 2.4mm Locking Screws may contain the incorrect package insert (GP2613, VA-LCP Distal Radius System). The correct package insert for the above part is GP2615 (Modular Mini Fragment LCP System).

Details

Units Affected
229
Distribution
Distributed in the states of IA, OH, CO, FL, TX, MA, NY, OR, SC, VA, WV, TN, MO, PA, CT, GA, WA, CA, AL, , IN, MI, NJ, VT, ID, KS, MN, and MD, and the country of Canada.
Location
West Chester, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
2.4MM locking screw SLF-TPNG with Stardrive Recess 18 mm. Intended for fixation of fractures, osteotomies, nonunions, replantations, and fusions of small bones and small bone fragments, particularly in osteopenic bone.. Recalled by Synthes (USA) Products LLC. Units affected: 229.
Why was this product recalled?
It was discovered that the above part number and lot of 2.4mm Locking Screws may contain the incorrect package insert (GP2613, VA-LCP Distal Radius System). The correct package insert for the above part is GP2615 (Modular Mini Fragment LCP System).
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on December 2, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0323-2016.