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 3.5 MM LCP(R) Distal Humerus System The Synthes 3.5 Recalled by Synthes USA HQ, Inc. Due to Mislabeling

Date: March 8, 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 3.5 MM LCP(R) Distal Humerus System The Synthes 3.5 MM LCP Distal Humerus System is intended for fixation of fractures of the distal humerus, olecranon, and ulna in adults and adolescents (12-21) in which the growth plates have fused. Specifically, distal humerus plates are indicated for intra-articular fractures, comminuted supracondylar fractures, osteotomies, malunions and non-unions of the distal humerus.

Quantity: 2

Why Was This Recalled?

Recall is being initiated due to the part being mislabeled (Part Number 241.267 was mislabeled with Part Number 241.276).

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