Flexible Grip which is part of the Synthes Universal Nail System. Indicated for the conventional (non-locking) technique of treating stable diaphyseal fractures.

Reason: 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.

Code information: Part number 355.28, all lot numbers

Distribution pattern: Nationwide Distribution including the states of AZ, CA, CO, FL, IA, ID, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, PA, RI, TN, TX, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WV.