Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

3.2 mm Cannulated Drill Bit/ QC 170 mm 2.7 Cannulated Recalled by Synthes, Inc. Due to affected parts and lots of the Cannulated Drill...

Date: May 13, 2015
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

3.2 mm Cannulated Drill Bit/ QC 170 mm 2.7 Cannulated Drill Bit/ QC 160 mm 2.0 mm Cannulated Drill Bit / QC 150 mm there is no indication for Synthes Cannulated Drill Bits which is used with the Synthes Cannulated Screw. The Synthes Cannulated Screw, used with the threaded washer, is generally intended for intra-articular fixation of small bones, such as the hand, wrist, and forefoot.

Quantity: 1495 US (37 OUS)

Why Was This Recalled?

affected parts and lots of the Cannulated Drill Bits have the potential to break during use

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 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