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FDAFDA · Food and drugs·Recall number Z-0238-2019

3.0mm Headless Compression Screw, Long Thread 18mm, Part Number 04.226.118 DePuy Synthes 3.0mm Headless Compression Screws are intended for fixation of intra-articular and extra-articular fractures and nonunions of small bones and small bone fragments.

Published October 31, 2018 · Recall initiated: September 12, 2018

Status when published: Terminated — openFDA updates weekly, so this field may not reflect the current status. Always confirm with the official notice.

What's the hazard

The product inside the package does not match the label. The product was labeled as long thread screws that have a 6mm thread length but were actually short thread screws with a 4mm thread length.

What to do

Voluntary: Firm initiated · Letter

Recall details

Manufacturer
Synthes (USA) Products LLC
Distributor
US Distribution to the following states: AR, AZ, FL, IL, NM, OH, and TX.
Lot
Lot Numbers: L734474
Risk classification
Class II
Area (FDA)
device
Country
United States

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