| | Class 2 Device Recall 2.4 VOLT TAP LOCKING SCREW TAP TO 90MM |  |
| Date Initiated by Firm | February 25, 2026 |
| Date Posted | March 30, 2026 |
| Recall Status1 |
Open3, Classified |
| Recall Number | Z-1703-2026 |
| Recall Event ID |
98461 |
| Product Classification |
Tap, bone - Product Code HWX
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| Product | 2.4 VOLT(TM) TAP CORTEX SCREW TO 90MM. Part Number: 03.424.126-US. |
| Code Information |
Part Number: 03.424.126-US. GTIN: 10886982335951. Lot Number: 68982P8. |
| FEI Number |
3008812560
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Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Synthes (USA) Products LLC 1301 Goshen Pkwy West Chester PA 19380-5986
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| For Additional Information Contact | Mona Rehmatullah 610-719-6567 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | A full lot swap between VOLT Locking Screw Tap 03.424.124 lot 68900P9 and Cortical Screw Tap 03.424.126 lot 68982P8, resulting in the bones taps having an incorrect thread. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Process change control |
| Action | Depuy Synthes initially notified Sales Consultants and Regional Managers on about 02/25/2026, followed by notification of consignees. Consignees were instructed to examine inventory for affected units, quarantine them immediately, and contact Depuy Synthes sales consultant or customer support services to arrange the return/credits for affected units. Additionally, consignees were requested to complete and return the provided Business Response Form as well as notify all applicable personnel within the facility or any consignees if the affected units were further distributed. Consignees were also requested to post the notification in a visible area for awareness. |
| Quantity in Commerce | 33 units |
| Distribution | US Nationwide distribution in the states of AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, IN, LA, MD, MN, NC, NJ, OH, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI.
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| Total Product Life Cycle | TPLC Device Report |
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls. 2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall. 3 The manufacturer has initiated the recall and not all products have been corrected or removed. This record will be updated as the status changes.
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