Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

TFN-ADVANCED Proximal Femoral Nailing System (TFNA) Recalled by Synthes, Inc. Due to TFNA nails from certain lots were assembled with...

Date: April 9, 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

TFN-ADVANCED Proximal Femoral Nailing System (TFNA); for treatment of fractures in orthopedics and trauma.

Quantity: 8175

Why Was This Recalled?

TFNA nails from certain lots were assembled with a locking mechanism too close to the top of the nail. Potential patient impact: surgical delay.

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