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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

3.5 mm and 4.0 mm Cannulated Screw, Product code HWC, Device Listing Number D029094, Screw, Fixation Bone Product Usage: Intended for fracture fixation of large bones and large bone fragments, such as femoral neck fractures; slipped capital femoral epiphyses; an adjunct to DHS in basilar neck fractures; tibial plateau fractures; ankle arthrodesis pediatric femoral neck fractures; intercondylar femur fractures; SI joint disruptions; and subtalar arthrodesis.

Reported: July 20, 2016 Initiated: February 16, 2016 #Z-2158-2016

Product Description

3.5 mm and 4.0 mm Cannulated Screw, Product code HWC, Device Listing Number D029094, Screw, Fixation Bone Product Usage: Intended for fracture fixation of large bones and large bone fragments, such as femoral neck fractures; slipped capital femoral epiphyses; an adjunct to DHS in basilar neck fractures; tibial plateau fractures; ankle arthrodesis pediatric femoral neck fractures; intercondylar femur fractures; SI joint disruptions; and subtalar arthrodesis.

Reason for Recall

Labeling does not match the cleared indications for use in the United States and Canada.

Details

Units Affected
19,497,844 units in total
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution in the states of :AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, N/A, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, and WY.
Location
West Chester, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
3.5 mm and 4.0 mm Cannulated Screw, Product code HWC, Device Listing Number D029094, Screw, Fixation Bone Product Usage: Intended for fracture fixation of large bones and large bone fragments, such as femoral neck fractures; slipped capital femoral epiphyses; an adjunct to DHS in basilar neck fractures; tibial plateau fractures; ankle arthrodesis pediatric femoral neck fractures; intercondylar femur fractures; SI joint disruptions; and subtalar arthrodesis.. Recalled by Synthes (USA) Products LLC. Units affected: 19,497,844 units in total.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Labeling does not match the cleared indications for use in the United States and Canada.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 20, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2158-2016.

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