Synthes 14.5 mm Outer Protection Sleeve for Suprapatellar Synthes 14.5 mm Outer Protection Sleeve for Suprapatellar is used as part of the Synthes Tibial Nail System EX to stabilize fractures of the proximal and distal tibia and the tibia shaft, open and closed tibia shaft fractures, certain pre- and post- isthmic fractures, and tibial malunions and non-unions.
Reported: December 4, 2013 Initiated: October 14, 2013 #Z-0404-2014
Product Description
Synthes 14.5 mm Outer Protection Sleeve for Suprapatellar Synthes 14.5 mm Outer Protection Sleeve for Suprapatellar is used as part of the Synthes Tibial Nail System EX to stabilize fractures of the proximal and distal tibia and the tibia shaft, open and closed tibia shaft fractures, certain pre- and post- isthmic fractures, and tibial malunions and non-unions.
Reason for Recall
Complaints were received reporting that a product packaged as a 14.5 mm Outer Protection Sleeve for Suprapatellar contained a 12.0 mm Outer Protection Sleeve for Suprapatellar.
Details
- Recalling Firm
- Synthes (USA) Products LLC
- Units Affected
- 55
- Distribution
- Nationwide Distribution
- Location
- West Chester, PA
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
Synthes 14.5 mm Outer Protection Sleeve for Suprapatellar Synthes 14.5 mm Outer Protection Sleeve for Suprapatellar is used as part of the Synthes Tibial Nail System EX to stabilize fractures of the proximal and distal tibia and the tibia shaft, open and closed tibia shaft fractures, certain pre- and post- isthmic fractures, and tibial malunions and non-unions.. Recalled by Synthes (USA) Products LLC. Units affected: 55.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Complaints were received reporting that a product packaged as a 14.5 mm Outer Protection Sleeve for Suprapatellar contained a 12.0 mm Outer Protection Sleeve for Suprapatellar.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on December 4, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0404-2014.
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