Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis System Product Usage: Intended for fracture Recalled by Synthes USA HQ, Inc. Due to There is a possibility for the Guide Wires...

Date: July 31, 2013
Company: Synthes USA HQ, 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 USA HQ, Inc. directly.

Affected Products

Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis System Product Usage: Intended for fracture fixation of large bones and large bone fragments and for slipped capital femoral epiphysis, pediatric femoral neck fractures, intercondylar femur fractures and sacroiliac joint disruptions.

Quantity: 166

Why Was This Recalled?

There is a possibility for the Guide Wires of the Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis System to stick in the cannulation of the drill bit and the drill bits to break during surgery.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

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