Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

10 mm/135 degree Titanium Cannulated Trochanteric Fixation Nail 170 MM Recalled by Synthes, Inc. Due to The 10 mm/135 degree Titanium Cannulated Trochanteric Fixation...

Date: October 29, 2014
Company: Synthes, Inc.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Synthes, Inc. directly.

Affected Products

10 mm/135 degree Titanium Cannulated Trochanteric Fixation Nail 170 MM - Sterile: intended to treat stable and unstable fractures of the proximal femur

Quantity: 6

Why Was This Recalled?

The 10 mm/135 degree Titanium Cannulated Trochanteric Fixation Nail 170 MM (Sterile) was assembled incorrectly. If the non conformance goes undetected, it may impact the locking function post-operatively and compromise the bone reduction and construct stability which may lead to non-union/malunion.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed to 5 states: AK, FL, OH, OK, TX

Affected (5 states)Not affected

About Synthes, Inc.

Synthes, Inc. has 43 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report