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Synthes, Inc. recalls DePuy Synthes 6.5 mm Titanium Recon Screws w/T25 Stardrive (70mm, 75mm, 80mm, 85mm, 90mm, 95mm, 105mm); part of the Exp
Recalled July 8, 2015 · FDA recall Z-1915-2015 · Synthes
Hazard
certain lots of the Titanium Recon Screws (6.5mm ) were found to contain the incorrect insert GP0760-A (Synthes Titanium Buttress Locking Plate System), instead of the correct insert GP0706-E (Synthes Titanium Intramedullary Nails and Components). · FDA Class II
Units
276
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Nationwide Distribution.
Description
certain lots of the Titanium Recon Screws (6.5mm ) were found to contain the incorrect insert GP0760-A (Synthes Titanium Buttress Locking Plate System), instead of the correct insert GP0706-E (Synthes Titanium Intramedullary Nails and Components).
Product
DePuy Synthes 6.5 mm Titanium Recon Screws w/T25 Stardrive (70mm, 75mm, 80mm, 85mm, 90mm, 95mm, 105mm); part of the Expert Lateral Femur Nail System and indicated to stabilize Subtrochanteric fractures, Ipsilateral neck/shaft fractures, Femoral shaft fractures, Impending pathologic fractures, and malunions/Non-unions.
Manufacturer(s)
Synthes, Inc.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →