Synthes USA HQ, Inc. recalls Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis System Product Usage: Intended for fracture fixation of large bones and large bon

Recalled December 4, 2013 · FDA recall Z-0408-2014 · Synthes USA HQ

Hazard

There is a possibility for the Guide Wires of the Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis System to stick in the cannulation of the drill bit and the drill bits to break during surgery. · FDA Class II

Units

166

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Description

There is a possibility for the Guide Wires of the Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis System to stick in the cannulation of the drill bit and the drill bits to break during surgery.

Product

Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis System Product Usage: Intended for fracture fixation of large bones and large bone fragments and for slipped capital femoral epiphysis, pediatric femoral neck fractures, intercondylar femur fractures and sacroiliac joint disruptions.

Manufacturer(s)

Synthes USA HQ, Inc.

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →