Reported Apr 17, 2013 · Terminated

Flexible Grip which is part of the Synthes Universal Nail System. Indicated for the conventional (non-locking)…

Synthes USA HQ, Inc.

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

What you should do

Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.

Firm contact: Synthes USA HQ, Inc. · 1302 Wrights Ln E · West Chester, PA · 19380-3417

Is this the product you have?

  • Flexible Grip which is part of the Synthes Universal Nail System. Indicated for the conventional (non-locking) technique of treating stable diaphyseal fractures.
Lot codes and dates
  • Part number 355.28, all lot numbers
Amount recalled
328

Where it was sold

Why it was recalled

Synthes is initiating a voluntary recall of the Flexible Grip (Part number 355.28) which is part of the Universal Nail System, due to the potential lack of the ability to thoroughly clean the instrument.

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

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA device enforcement) notice

Notice updated Aug 31, 2015 · Data as of Sep 19, 6:53 PM UTC

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