Events

Recall of Device Recall Trochanteric Fixation Nail Advanced System

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Synthes (USA) Products LLC.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    72555
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0375-2016
  • Event Initiated Date
    2015-11-02
  • Event Date Posted
    2015-12-04
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2016-05-13
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=141514
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Rod, fixation, intramedullary and accessories - Product Code HSB
  • Reason
    Tfna nails may have the locking mechanism too close to the top of the nail. this may 1. prevent the cannulated connecting screw from fully tightening the insertion handle to the nail resulting in a loose or toggling nail in the handle. or 2. cause the bottom of the cannulated connecting screw to tighten against the top of the locking mechanism preventing advancement of the locking mechanism.
  • Action
    The firm, DePuy Synthes, sent an "URGENT NOTICE:MEDICAL DEVICE FIELD SAFETY NOTIFICATION" letter dated 11/2/2015 to its customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to do the following: Review the instructions listed in this notification; forward this notice to anyone in your customer's facility that needs to be informed; complete the attached Verification Section and send a copy of the completed Verification Section by: Fax: (866) 629-6186 or Scan/email: Synthes3826@stericycle.com, if the Verification Form is answered on behalf of more than one facility and/or individual, please clearly indicate the name and address of the facility and/or individual, and maintain a copy of this notice. If you have any questions, please call (610)719-5450.

Device

Device Recall Trochanteric Fixation Nail Advanced System
  • Model / Serial
    Part Number Lot Number 04.037.162S 7950511
  • Product Classification
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    US Distribution to states of: CA, FL, MI and WI.
  • Product Description
    Trochanteric Fixation Nail- Advanced System-11MM/130 DEG TI CANN TFNA 420MM/Right Sterile (The TFN-ADVANCED Proximal Femoral Nailing System) The TFN-ADVANCED Proximal Femoral Nailing System is intended for treatment of fractures. Intramedullary fixation rod, orthopedic.
  • Manufacturer
    Synthes (USA) Products LLC

Manufacturer

Synthes (USA) Products LLC
  • Manufacturer Address
    Synthes (USA) Products LLC, 1301 Goshen Pkwy, West Chester PA 19380-5986
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Johnson & Johnson
  • Source
    USFDA