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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

3.0mm Headless Compression Screw, Long Thread 18mm, Part Number 04.226.118 DePuy Synthes 3.0mm Headless Compression Screws are intended for fixation of intra-articular and extra-articular fractures and nonunions of small bones and small bone fragments.

Z-0238-2019

September 12, 2018

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Synthes (USA) Products LLC
Event
Event 81152
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
20
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0238-2019

Official wording

Reason: The 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 actually short thread screws with a 4mm thread length.

Code information: Lot Numbers: L734474

Distribution pattern: US Distribution to the following states: AR, AZ, FL, IL, NM, OH, and TX.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    The 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 actually short thread screws with a 4mm thread length.