Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

Synthes 5.0mm Variable Locking Screw This device is part of Recalled by Synthes, Inc. Due to Labeling correction: The package insert in one 5.0mm...

Date: February 5, 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

Synthes 5.0mm Variable Locking Screw This device is part of the Variable Angle Locking Compression Plate family and this technology included variable angle Combi holes in the plate shaft.The variable angle Combi hole provides the flexibility of axial compression and variable locking capacity throughout the length of the plate shaft.

Quantity: 45

Why Was This Recalled?

Labeling correction: The package insert in one 5.0mm Variable Locking Screw package was a GP0006 (Anterior Cervical Vertebrae Plate System) insert, which should have been a GP2848 (4.5mm VA-LCP Curved Condylar Plate System insert).

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