Class 2 Device Recall Synthes 2.4mm Titanium Locking Screws SelfTapping with Stardrive Recess 12mm

• Date Initiated by Firm: June 28, 2016
• Date Posted: August 11, 2016
• Recall Status: Terminated on February 02, 2017
• Recall Number: Z-2389-2016
• Recall Event ID: 74719
• 510(K)Number: K103243 K102694 K063049 K050110 K012114
• Product Classification: Plate, fixation, bone - Product Code HRS
• Product: Synthes 2.4mm Titanium Locking Screws Self-Tapping with Stardrive Recess 12mm, Synthes 2.4mm Titanium Locking Screws Self-Tapping with Stardrive Recess 12mm, Plate, Fixation, Bone, Orthopedic Devices; ; The 2.4mm Titanium Locking Screw Self-Tapping with Stardrive Recess 12mm is a part of the following systems: - 2.4. mm Titanium LCP Distal Radius Plate System - Titanium LCP Compact Distal Radius System - 2.4 mm Titanium LCP Radial Head Plate Set - Titanium Modular Mini Fragment LCP System - 2.4 mm Titanium Variable Angle LCP Distal Radius System - 2.7 mm/3.5 mm Titanium Distal Fibula Plate System
• Code Information: Lot Number: 9942217 Part Number: 412.812
• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: Synthes (USA) Products LLC; 1301 Goshen Pkwy; West Chester PA 19380-5986
• For Additional Information Contact: Anne Brisson; 610-719-5443
• Manufacturer Reason for Recall: It was reported that the specified lots of the 2.4mm Titanium Locking Screw Self-Tapping with Stardrive Recess 12mm can break between the head and the shaft. This resulted from the neck feature being too close to the StarDrive feature leaving a thin wall between neck and drive.
• FDA Determined Cause: Nonconforming Material/Component
• Action: The firm, DePuy Synthes, sent an "URGENT NOTICE: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated July 14, 2016 to affected customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to review your inventory and immediately remove and return all unpackaged Locking Screws Self-Tapping with Stardrive Recess 12mm in any affected kits along with any screws still in the original packaging with the part number and lot number identified in the recall notification. Customers were also instructed to call DePuy Synthes at 1-800-479-6329 to obtain a Return Authorization (RA) Number, complete the Verification Section and indicate the number of devices found and return with product to: Credit/Returns, DePuy Synthes, 1101 Synthes Avenue, Monument, CO 80132 by fax to 877-523-9109 or scan/email: Synthes5246@stericycle.com, even if you do not have the product. Note: if the Verification Section is answered on behalf of more than one facility and/or individual, please clearly indicate the name and address of the facility and/or individual. If you have any questions, please call 610-719-5450 or contact your DePuy Synthes Sales Consultant.
• Quantity in Commerce: 41 units
• Distribution: US Distribution to states of: AR, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, KY, LA, MN, NJ, OK, PA, SD, TN, and WA.
• Total Product Life Cycle: TPLC Device Report

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• 510(K) Database: 510(K)s with Product Code = HRS and Original Applicant = SYNTHES (USA)