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 2.4 VA-LCP 2 CLMN VLR DSTL Radius PL 7H Recalled by Synthes USA HQ, Inc. Due to The possibility exists that 2.4 mm VA-LCP 2...

Date: July 30, 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

Synthes 2.4 VA-LCP 2 CLMN VLR DSTL Radius PL 7H HD/3H Shaft/Right Product Usage: Intended for fixation of complex intra-and extra-articular fractures and osteotomies of the distal radius and other small bones.

Quantity: 11

Why Was This Recalled?

The possibility exists that 2.4 mm VA-LCP 2 column distal radius plates from a specific lot are etched with "R" for right plate when they should be etched with "L" for left plate.

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