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Synthes (USA) Products Recalls
164 recalls on record · August 1, 2012 to April 8, 2026 · Medical Devices
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June 27, 2018Medical DevicesFDA
Synthes (USA) Products LLC recalls Part no. 690.380, Graphic Case F/7.3mm Cannulated Screw Set
Hazard: Affected screw gauges incorrectly measure screws 5.41mm shorter than the actual overall screw length.
June 27, 2018Medical DevicesFDA
Synthes (USA) Products LLC recalls Part no. 690.379, Graphic Case F/6.5mm Cannulated Screw Set
Hazard: Affected screw gauges incorrectly measure screws 5.41mm shorter than the actual overall screw length.
June 27, 2018Medical DevicesFDA
Synthes (USA) Products LLC recalls Part no. 690.375, Graphic Case F/6.5mm & 7.3mm Combined Cannulated Screw Set
Hazard: Affected screw gauges incorrectly measure screws 5.41mm shorter than the actual overall screw length.
May 30, 2018Medical DevicesFDA
Synthes (USA) Products LLC recalls Synthes Torque Limiting Handle, Part Number 03.231.013 This device is used in systems indicated for fracture fixation
Hazard: 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.
May 16, 2018Medical DevicesFDA
Synthes (USA) Products LLC recalls Retractor f/Sciatic Nerve Long; Part number: 03.100.014; UDI: 10886982070630
Hazard: There is a potential for microspores to form on the hollow handle of the Sciatic Nerve Retractor. The pores may increase in size, allowing fluid to enter the hollow handle.
May 16, 2018Medical DevicesFDA
Synthes (USA) Products LLC recalls Retractor f/Sciatic Nerve; Part number: 03.100.013; UDI: 10886982070623
Hazard: There is a potential for microspores to form on the hollow handle of the Sciatic Nerve Retractor. The pores may increase in size, allowing fluid to enter the hollow handle.
March 14, 2018Medical DevicesFDA
Synthes (USA) Products LLC recalls Light Clip for Oracle Retractor, sterile, Part Number: 03.809.925S Reaming Rods are intended for guiding of reamers d
Hazard: Possible lack of product sterility due to potential gaps/channeling in the seal of the package.
March 14, 2018Medical DevicesFDA
Synthes (USA) Products LLC recalls 2.5 mm Titanium Calibrated Reaming Rod, 850 mm, Part Number: 359.083S Reaming Rods are intended for guiding of reamer
Hazard: Possible lack of product sterility due to potential gaps/channeling in the seal of the package.
March 14, 2018Medical DevicesFDA
Synthes (USA) Products LLC recalls 2.5 mm Guide Rod, with smooth tip, 950 mm, sterile, Part Number: 355.042S Reaming Rods are intended for guiding of re
Hazard: Possible lack of product sterility due to potential gaps/channeling in the seal of the package.
March 14, 2018Medical DevicesFDA
Synthes (USA) Products LLC recalls 3.0 mm Reaming Rod, with straight ball tip, 950 mm, sterile, Part Number: 351.76S Reaming Rods are intended for guidi
Hazard: Possible lack of product sterility due to potential gaps/channeling in the seal of the package.
March 14, 2018Medical DevicesFDA
Synthes (USA) Products LLC recalls 2.5 mm Reaming Rod, Ball tip, 1150 mm, sterile, Part Number: 351.708S Reaming Rods are intended for guiding of reamer
Hazard: Possible lack of product sterility due to potential gaps/channeling in the seal of the package.
March 14, 2018Medical DevicesFDA
Synthes (USA) Products LLC recalls 2.5 mm Reaming Rod, Ball tip with extension, 950 mm, sterile, Part Number: 351.707S Reaming Rods are intended for gui
Hazard: Possible lack of product sterility due to potential gaps/channeling in the seal of the package.
March 14, 2018Medical DevicesFDA
Synthes (USA) Products LLC recalls 2.5 mm Reaming Rod, Ball tip, 950 mm, sterile, Part Number: 351.706S Reaming Rods are intended for guiding of reamer
Hazard: Possible lack of product sterility due to potential gaps/channeling in the seal of the package.
February 21, 2018Medical DevicesFDA
Synthes (USA) Products LLC recalls 11MM/130 Degree Titanium Trochanteric Fixation Nail 380MM/Right, Sterile
Hazard: The locking mechanism and protective cap were missing from the sterile packed nails of the affected lot.
March 8, 2017Medical DevicesFDA
Synthes (USA) Products LLC recalls PRODISC Orthopedic Manual Surgical Instrument, strut used in spinal surgery. Part numbers 03.820.350 and 03.820.352.
Hazard: These items are incorrectly etched and labeled. The item etched and labeled as 10mm Strut 03.820.350 lot 5919005 is a 12 mm Strut. The item etched and labeled as 12 mm Strut 03.820.352 lot 5919006 is a 10 mm Strut.
February 8, 2017Medical DevicesFDA
Synthes (USA) Products LLC recalls Synthes Radial Head Prosthesis System, Surgical instrument motors and accessories Product Usage: Intended for primar
Hazard: There is the possibility that the radial stem may loosen post-operatively at the stem bone interface.
December 28, 2016Medical DevicesFDA
Synthes (USA) Products LLC recalls Synthes VA Implant Rack for the Compact Distal Radius System Tray/Surgical/Instrument
Hazard: The screw rack plate was assembled incorrectly which could cause the screws in the screw rack to sit low and touch the surface beneath the screw rack.
December 7, 2016Medical DevicesFDA
Synthes (USA) Products LLC recalls Synthes 0.76 mm Drill Bit/Stryker J-Latch/with 5mm Stop/44.5 mm Non-Sterile
Hazard: Package may be incorrectly labeled as containing 0.76 mm Drill Bit, but in fact contain a 1.1 mm diameter Drill Bit.
November 30, 2016Medical DevicesFDA
Synthes (USA) Products LLC recalls Synthes Flexible Shaft, Orthopedic manual surgical instrument The Flexible shafts are intended for use as an optional
Hazard: Non-conforming material used.
November 30, 2016Medical DevicesFDA
Synthes (USA) Products LLC recalls 2.5 mm Reaming Rod W/Ball Tip 650 mm, Sterile
Hazard: The peel pouches for the affected reaming rods and extraction hooks are delaminating.
November 30, 2016Medical DevicesFDA
Synthes (USA) Products LLC recalls 2.5 mm TI Calibrated Reaming Rod 850 mm, Sterile
Hazard: The peel pouches for the affected reaming rods and extraction hooks are delaminating.
November 30, 2016Medical DevicesFDA
Synthes (USA) Products LLC recalls Extraction Hook - Sterile for TI Cannulated Nails
Hazard: The peel pouches for the affected reaming rods and extraction hooks are delaminating.
November 30, 2016Medical DevicesFDA
Synthes (USA) Products LLC recalls 2.5 mm Guide Rod w/Smooth Tip 950 mm, Sterile
Hazard: The peel pouches for the affected reaming rods and extraction hooks are delaminating.
November 30, 2016Medical DevicesFDA
Synthes (USA) Products LLC recalls 3.0 mm Guide Rod/950 mm with Smooth Tip, sterile
Hazard: The peel pouches for the affected reaming rods and extraction hooks are delaminating.
November 30, 2016Medical DevicesFDA
Synthes (USA) Products LLC recalls 3.0 mm Reaming Rod/950 mm w/straight Ball Tip, Sterile
Hazard: The peel pouches for the affected reaming rods and extraction hooks are delaminating.
November 30, 2016Medical DevicesFDA
Synthes (USA) Products LLC recalls 3.0 mm Reaming Rod/950 mm, Sterile
Hazard: The peel pouches for the affected reaming rods and extraction hooks are delaminating.
November 30, 2016Medical DevicesFDA
Synthes (USA) Products LLC recalls 2.5 mm Reaming Rod with Ball Tip & Extension/950 mm, Sterile
Hazard: The peel pouches for the affected reaming rods and extraction hooks are delaminating.
August 24, 2016Medical DevicesFDA
Synthes (USA) Products LLC recalls TI Single Vector Distractor Proximal Foot/Left; Catalog ID 487.975 The Titanium Single Vector Distractor and Proximal
Hazard: DePuy Synthes is voluntarily initiating a recall due to a possibility the fastener on the Titanium Single Vector Distractor Body may become prematurely separated from the Proximal Foot Plate.
August 24, 2016Medical DevicesFDA
Synthes (USA) Products LLC recalls TI Single Vector Distractor Proximal Foot/Right; Catalog ID 487.974 The Titanium Single Vector Distractor and Proxima
Hazard: DePuy Synthes is voluntarily initiating a recall due to a possibility the fastener on the Titanium Single Vector Distractor Body may become prematurely separated from the Proximal Foot Plate.
August 24, 2016Medical DevicesFDA
Synthes (USA) Products LLC recalls TI Single Vector Distractor Body with Left Foot/30mm; Catalog ID 487.965 The Titanium Single Vector Distractor and Pr
Hazard: DePuy Synthes is voluntarily initiating a recall due to a possibility the fastener on the Titanium Single Vector Distractor Body may become prematurely separated from the Proximal Foot Plate.