Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported June 27, 2018
Affected screw gauges incorrectly measure screws 5.41mm shorter than the actual overall screw length.
Synthes (USA) Products LLC recalled Part no. 690.379, Graphic Case F/6.5mm Cannulated Screw Set - a moderate-severity action.
Part no. 690.379, Graphic Case F/6.5mm Cannulated Screw Set was recalled by Synthes (USA) Products LLC in June 27, 2018. Reason: Affected screw gauges incorrectly measure screws 5.41mm shorter than the actual overall screw length.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2246-2018 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Synthes (USA) Products LLC issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Affected screw gauges incorrectly measure screws 5.41mm shorter than the actual overall screw length..
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2246-2018 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2246-2018) was formally reported on June 27, 2018, with the manufacturer initiating the action on March 5, 2018. 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 4.
The documented reason for this recall is: Affected screw gauges incorrectly measure screws 5.41mm shorter than the actual overall screw length. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Distributed to accounts in CA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MD, NC, NE, NJ, OR, TX, and VA. Foreign distribution to Canada.. 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.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
4
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Part no. 690.379, Graphic Case F/6.5mm Cannulated Screw Set
Affected screw gauges incorrectly measure screws 5.41mm shorter than the actual overall screw length.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-2246-2018 |
| Date reported | June 27, 2018 |
| Date initiated | March 5, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | Synthes (USA) Products LLC |
| Firm location | West Chester, PA |
| Affected scope | 4 |
| Distribution | Distributed to accounts in CA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MD, NC, NE, NJ, OR, TX, and VA. Foreign distribution to Canada. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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