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Medical devices

Reported Apr 8, 2026

2.4 VOLT TAP LOCKING SCREW TAP TO 90MM. Part Number: 03.424.124-US.

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

Matched: BrandA 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…

1 more product in this recall

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Medical devices

Reported Oct 29, 2025

LOW PROF LCKNG SCREW, F/IM NAIL 5.0MM / L, 46MM / XL25/ STER. Product Code: 04.045.346TS. Used in RFN-ADVANCEDTM…

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

Matched: BrandAlthough the etched length on the screw is correct, the length marked on the external packaging is incorrect. Specifically, 42mm screws were packaged…

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Medical devices

Reported Jun 5, 2024

STARDRIVE SCRWDRVR SHFT/T4 50MM/SELF-RETAINING/HXC-Intended for tightening, loosening, or removing of screw implants…

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

Matched: BrandStardrive Screwdrivers manufactured without a 5-degree relief cut around the tip and will not engage with their respective 1.3mm and 1.5mm screws,…

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Medical devices

Reported Mar 13, 2024

13 mm Titanium Hindfoot Arthrodesis Cannulated Nails EX, sterile -Intended to facilitate tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis…

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

Matched: BrandProducts not sterilized, sterility cannot be confirmed

8 more products in this recall

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Medical devices

Reported Mar 22, 2023

TFN-Advanced Femoral Nail 12MM/125 DEG TI CANN TFNA 200MM STERILE. Intended for temporary fixation and stabilization of…

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

Matched: BrandTFNA Femoral Nails labeled and etched as 200mm may measure 170mm in length, and TFNA Femoral Nails labeled and etched as 170mm may measure 200mm in…

2 more products in this recall

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Medical devices

Reported Oct 26, 2022

SPEEDSHIFT20x20x20 Offset 10mm Implant Drill Kit, Product No. SE-2020-10. Used with DePuy Synthes SPEEDSHIFT Continuous…

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

Matched: Brand · Product · Product detailsThe subject products are being recalled because they contain the incorrect size drill guide and will not prepare the bone correctly for the size of…

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Medical devices

Reported Oct 12, 2022

Hammertoe Continuous Compression Implant (CCI) Kit Part Number: 46.239.001

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

Matched: BrandDrill Pin (drill bit) is not compatible with the Drill Template included in the kit due to a packaging error, result in a surgical delay and may…

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Medical devices

Reported May 18, 2022

Radial Head Replacement System Implant is a one-piece, stemmed radial head replacement. The radial head is available in…

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

Matched: Brand · Reason for recallDePuy Synthes Radial Head Replacement System Contraindications added to Electronic Instructions for Use (e-IFU): Absolute contraindications include:…

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Medical devices

Reported Feb 16, 2022

Universal Chuck-The Universal Chuck is an Instrument Handle provided as an alternative instrument available for use in…

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

Matched: BrandTop cap may loosen and detach if the Universal Chuck becomes jammed and the user attempts to manually free the device, internal ball bearings may…

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Medical devices

Reported Dec 23, 2020

DePuy Synthes 10.0MM REAMER HEAD FOR RIA 2, STERILE-Orthopedic manual surgical instrument Part Code: 03.404.016S

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

Matched: Brand · Product · Product detailsRIA 2 reamer head breakage exceeds the expected occurrence rate resulting in adverse tissue reaction, soft tissue damage, and/or bone damage, when…

16 more products in this recall

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Medical devices

Reported Nov 11, 2020

DePuy Synthes SYNMESH 10MM DIA 18MM HEIGHT (TI) Product Number: 495.344 - Product Usage: is a vertebral body…

Low riskThis product is unlikely to cause harm, but it breaks a safety or labelling rule.

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

Matched: Brand · Product · Product detailsIncorrectly Labeled 'general medical device,' printed on the statutory label of the SYNMESH CAGE SYSTEM instead of 'specially controlled medical…

14 more products in this recall

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Medical devices

Reported Aug 26, 2020

DePuy Synthes Trauma LCP One-Third Tubular Plate with Collar 8 Holes / 93mm - Product Usage: intended for fixation of…

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

Matched: Brand · Product · Product detailsMay have one or more dimensional features out of tolerance includes: thread pitch diameter depth, thread minor diameter depth, plate thickness and…

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Medical devices

Reported Nov 20, 2019

MODIFIED INSTRUMENTS: Trial Spacer 7mm with T-Handle Trial Spacer 8mm with T-Handle Trial Spacer 9mm with T-Handle…

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

Matched: BrandModified outside of approved manufacturing process

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Medical devices

Reported Nov 6, 2019

Synapse System 3.5mm TI Cancellous Polyaxial Screws, Part No. 04.615.026 for use in spinal surgery

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

Matched: BrandThe subject product measures 4.0mm in diameter instead of 3.5mm.

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Medical devices

Reported Oct 31, 2018

3.0mm Headless Compression Screw, Long Thread 18mm, Part Number 04.226.118 DePuy Synthes 3.0mm Headless Compression…

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

Matched: Brand · Product · Product detailsThe 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…

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Medical devices

Reported Jun 27, 2018

Part no. 690.375, Graphic Case F/6.5mm & 7.3mm Combined Cannulated Screw Set

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

Matched: BrandAffected screw gauges incorrectly measure screws 5.41mm shorter than the actual overall screw length.

2 more products in this recall

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Medical devices

Reported May 30, 2018

Synthes Torque Limiting Handle, Part Number 03.231.013 This device is used in systems indicated for fracture fixation.

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

Matched: Brand · Product · Product detailsThe adapter may demonstrate a degradation of function as the final products were assembled with ball bearings of high carbon content that is likely…

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Medical devices

Reported May 16, 2018

Retractor f/Sciatic Nerve; Part number: 03.100.013; UDI: 10886982070623

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

Matched: BrandThere is a potential for microspores to form on the hollow handle of the Sciatic Nerve Retractor. The pores may increase in size, allowing fluid to…

1 more product in this recall

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Medical devices

Reported Mar 14, 2018

2.5 mm Reaming Rod, Ball tip, 950 mm, sterile, Part Number: 351.706S Reaming Rods are intended for guiding of reamers…

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

Matched: BrandPossible lack of product sterility due to potential gaps/channeling in the seal of the package.

6 more products in this recall

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Medical devices

Reported Feb 21, 2018

11MM/130 Degree Titanium Trochanteric Fixation Nail 380MM/Right, Sterile

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

Matched: BrandThe locking mechanism and protective cap were missing from the sterile packed nails of the affected lot.

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Medical devices

Reported Mar 8, 2017

PRODISC Orthopedic Manual Surgical Instrument, strut used in spinal surgery. Part numbers 03.820.350 and 03.820.352.…

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

Matched: BrandThese items are incorrectly etched and labeled. The item etched and labeled as 10mm Strut 03.820.350 lot 5919005 is a 12 mm Strut. The item etched…

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Medical devices

Reported Feb 8, 2017

Synthes Radial Head Prosthesis System, Surgical instrument motors and accessories Product Usage: Intended for primary…

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

Matched: Brand · Product · Product detailsThere is the possibility that the radial stem may loosen post-operatively at the stem bone interface.

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Medical devices

Reported Dec 28, 2016

Synthes VA Implant Rack for the Compact Distal Radius System Tray/Surgical/Instrument

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

Matched: Brand · Product · Product detailsThe screw rack plate was assembled incorrectly which could cause the screws in the screw rack to sit low and touch the surface beneath the screw rack.

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Medical devices

Reported Dec 7, 2016

Synthes 0.76 mm Drill Bit/Stryker J-Latch/with 5mm Stop/44.5 mm Non-Sterile

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

Matched: Brand · Product · Product detailsPackage may be incorrectly labeled as containing 0.76 mm Drill Bit, but in fact contain a 1.1 mm diameter Drill Bit.

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