Reported May 30, 2018 · Terminated

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

Synthes (USA) Products LLC

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) Products LLC · 1301 Goshen Pkwy · West Chester, PA · 19380-5986

Is this the product you have?

  • Synthes Torque Limiting Handle, Part Number 03.231.013 This device is used in systems indicated for fracture fixation.
Lot codes and dates
    • H344006-02
    • H344006-03
    • H344006-04
    • H344006-05
    • H344006-06
    • H344006-07
    • H344006-08
    • H344006-09
    • H344006-10
    • H344006-11
    • H344006-12
    • H344006-13
    • H344006-14
    • H344006-15
    • H344006-16
    • H344006-17
    • H344006-18
    • H344006-19
    • H344006-20
    • H344006-21
    • H344006-22
    • H344006-23
    • H344006-24
    • H344006-25
    • H344006-26
    • H344006-27
    • H344006-28
    • H344006-29
    • H344006-30
    • H344006-31
    • H344006-32
    • H344006-33
    • H344006-34
    • H344006-35
    • H344006-36
    • H344006-37
    • H344006-38
    • H344006-39
    • H344006-40
    • H344006-41
    • H344006-43
    • H344006-45
    • H344006-46
    • H344006-47
    • H344006-48
    • H344006-49
    • H369323-03
    • H369323-04
Amount recalled
50

Where it was sold

Why it was recalled

The adapter may demonstrate a degradation of function as the final products were assembled with ball bearings of high carbon content that is likely to rust prematurely.

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 Oct 21, 2019 · Data as of Sep 19, 5:28 PM UTC

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