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FDA Devices recall · Reported July 27, 2016

Depuy Synthes Trauma- Trochanteric Fixation Nail Advanced (TFNA) Blade/Screw Guide Sleeve, Surgical Instrument Part Number ID 03.037.017, Class I exempt Lot Numbers: 9066399; 9066435; 9409790; 9519308; 9620447; 9301183; 9409792; 9519303; 9641077; 9301184; 9409791; 9542998; 9641078; 9327510; 9422885; 9554330; 9651850; 9340629; 9351396; 9554329; 9604307; 9347642; 9428332; 9533341; 9661610; 9339162; 9439269; 9574931; 9734868; 9347641; 9485532; 9569618; 9704087; 9351397; 9485534; 9569617; 9734876

DePuy Synthes is initiating a voluntary medical device recall due to Blade/Screw Guide Sleeves (Part # 03.037.017) may have been manufactured with a slightly larger than specified…

Recall #
Z-2214-2016
Affected scope
2,064 units
Initiated
June 7, 2016
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Synthes (USA) Products LLC recalled Depuy Synthes Trauma- Trochanteric Fixation Nail Advanced (TFNA) Blade/Screw Guide Sleeve… - a moderate-severity action.

Depuy Synthes Trauma- Trochanteric Fixation Nail Advanced (TFNA) Blade/Screw Guide Sleeve… was recalled by Synthes (USA) Products LLC in July 27, 2016. Reason: DePuy Synthes is initiating a voluntary medical device recall due to Blade/Screw Guide Sleeves (Part # 03.037…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2214-2016 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Synthes (USA) Products LLC issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-DePuy Synthes is initiating a voluntary medical device recall due to Blade/Screw Guide Sleeves (Part # 03.037….

Moderate
severity level
2K units
affected scope
Class II
classification
July 27, 2016
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2214-2016 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2214-2016) was formally reported on July 27, 2016, with the manufacturer initiating the action on June 7, 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 2,064 units.

The documented reason for this recall is: DePuy Synthes is initiating a voluntary medical device recall due to Blade/Screw Guide Sleeves (Part # 03.037.017) may have been manufactured with a slightly larger than specified outer diameter which could prevent the … Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide Distribution to AK,AL,AR,AZ,CA,CO,CT,DE,FL,GA,HI,IA,ID,IL,IN,KS,KY,LA,MA,MD,ME,MI,MN,MO,MS,MT,NC,ND,NE,NH,NJ,NM,NV,NY,OH,OK,OR,PA,PR,RI,SC,SD,TN,TX,UT,VA,VT,WA,WI,WV, and WY. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

2,064 units

Related Recalls

6

3 from same agency

Product description

Depuy Synthes Trauma- Trochanteric Fixation Nail Advanced (TFNA) Blade/Screw Guide Sleeve, Surgical Instrument Part Number ID 03.037.017, Class I exempt Lot Numbers: 9066399; 9066435; 9409790; 9519308; 9620447; 9301183; 9409792; 9519303; 9641077; 9301184; 9409791; 9542998; 9641078; 9327510; 9422885; 9554330; 9651850; 9340629; 9351396; 9554329; 9604307; 9347642; 9428332; 9533341; 9661610; 9339162; 9439269; 9574931; 9734868; 9347641; 9485532; 9569618; 9704087; 9351397; 9485534; 9569617; 9734876; 9359540; 9494322; 9590744; 9661608; 9359339; 9501935; 9590747; 9371095; 9505477; 9604306 These devices are specific to the Trochanteric Fixation Nail Advanced (TFNA) system. The TFNA Proximal Femoral Nailing System is for the treatment of intramedullary fixation of proximal femoral fractures

Reason for recall

DePuy Synthes is initiating a voluntary medical device recall due to Blade/Screw Guide Sleeves (Part # 03.037.017) may have been manufactured with a slightly larger than specified outer diameter which could prevent the sleeve from going through the TFNA aiming arm properly, which may cause surgical delay.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number Z-2214-2016
Date reported July 27, 2016
Date initiated June 7, 2016
Recalling firm Synthes (USA) Products LLC
Firm location West Chester, PA
Affected scope 2,064 units
Distribution Nationwide Distribution to AK,AL,AR,AZ,CA,CO,CT,DE,FL,GA,HI,IA,ID,IL,IN,KS,KY,LA,MA,MD,ME,MI,MN,MO,MS,MT,NC,ND,NE,NH,NJ,NM,NV,NY,OH,OK,OR,PA,PR,RI,SC,SD,TN,TX,UT,VA,VT,WA,WI,WV, and WY

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

2,064 units units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Depuy Synthes Trauma- Trochanteric Fixation Nail Advanced (TFNA) Blade/Screw Guide Sleeve, Surgical Instrument Part Number ID 03.037.017, Class I exempt Lot Numbers: 9066399; 9066435; 9409790; 9519308; 9620447; 9301183; 9409792; 9519303; 9641077; 9301184; 9409791; 9542998; 9641078; 9327510; 9422885; 9554330; 9651850; 9340629; 9351396; 9554329; 9604307; 9347642; 9428332; 9533341; 9661610; 9339162; 9439269; 9574931; 9734868; 9347641; 9485532; 9569618; 9704087; 9351397; 9485534; 9569617; 9734876; 9359540; 9494322; 9590744; 9661608; 9359339; 9501935; 9590747; 9371095; 9505477; 9604306 These devices are specific to the Trochanteric Fixation Nail Advanced (TFNA) system. The TFNA Proximal Femoral Nailing System is for the treatment of intramedullary fixation of proximal femoral fractures. Recalled by Synthes (USA) Products LLC. Units affected: 2,064 units.
Why was this product recalled?
DePuy Synthes is initiating a voluntary medical device recall due to Blade/Screw Guide Sleeves (Part # 03.037.017) may have been manufactured with a slightly larger than specified outer diameter which could prevent the sleeve from going through the TFNA aiming arm properly, which may cause surgical delay.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 27, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2214-2016.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Nationwide Distribution to AK,AL,AR,AZ,CA,CO,CT,DE,FL,GA,HI,IA,ID,IL,IN,KS,KY,LA,MA,MD,ME,MI,MN,MO,MS,MT,NC,ND,NE,NH,NJ,NM,NV,NY,OH,OK,OR,PA,PR,RI,SC,SD,TN,TX,UT,VA,VT,WA,WI,WV, and WY.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-2214-2016) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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