3.5 mm and 4.0 mm Cannulated Screw, Product code HWC, Device Listing Number D029094, Screw, Fixation Bone Product Usage: Intended for fracture fixation of large bones and large bone fragments, such as femoral neck fractures; slipped capital femoral epiphyses; an adjunct to DHS in basilar neck fractures; tibial plateau fractures; ankle arthrodesis pediatric femoral neck fractures; intercondylar femur fractures; SI joint disruptions; and subtalar arthrodesis.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2158-2016) was formally reported on July 20, 2016, with the manufacturer initiating the action on February 16, 2016. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Synthes (USA) Products LLC is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of West Chester, PA. Federal records list the affected scope as 19,497,844 units in total, placing this recall in the million-unit bracket that typically triggers nationwide consumer alerts and retailer sweeps.

The documented reason for this recall is: Labeling does not match the cleared indications for use in the United States and Canada. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US Nationwide Distribution in the states of :AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, N/A, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, …. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.