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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

2.4MM TI VA LOCKING SCREW STARDRIVE 24MM STERILE, Part Number 04.210.124TS - Product Usage:Sterile Tube Packaging is a packaging system to deliver single, sterile screws to the sterile field.

Z-0883-2020

December 16, 2019

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Synthes, Inc.
Event
Event 84593
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
25 total
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0883-2020

Official wording

Reason: There is a possibility that the inner cap could open when the outer cap is removed or the entire inner tube remains in the outer tube. In both instances this could prevent the screw from being removed and used causing a surgical delay. The inner tube should remain closed and retained in the outer cap when presented to the sterile field.

Code information: Lot Number: 6L37876

Distribution pattern: US Nationwide distribution in the states of AL and ID.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    There is a possibility that the inner cap could open when the outer cap is removed or the entire inner tube remains in the outer tube. In both instances this could prevent the screw from being removed and used causing a surgical delay. The inner tube should remain closed and retained in the outer cap when presented to the sterile field.