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3.7mm and 5.0mm Dynamic Locking Screw (DLS) Product Usage: 3.7mm Recalled by Synthes USA HQ, Inc. Due to All lots of 3.7mm and 5.0mm Dynamic Locking...
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 USA HQ, Inc. directly.
Affected Products
3.7mm and 5.0mm Dynamic Locking Screw (DLS) Product Usage: 3.7mm and 5.0mm Dynamic Locking Screw (DLS) in combination with Synthes Locking Compression Plates (LCP) are intended for use in long bone fractures, the fixation of osteopenic bone, the fixation of osteotomies, and for the fixation of non-unions and malunions.
Quantity: 40248
Why Was This Recalled?
All lots of 3.7mm and 5.0mm Dynamic Locking Screw (DLS) were recalled due to complaints of breakages at the distal tip of the pin identified after successful healing and during planned removal of the device.
Where Was This Sold?
This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.
About Synthes USA HQ, Inc.
Synthes USA HQ, Inc. has 56 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.
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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report