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 Cannulated Distal Femoral Nail (Trauma Nail) Recalled by Synthes USA HQ, Inc. Due to Firm discovered that a nail that was within...

Date: April 18, 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 Cannulated Distal Femoral Nail (Trauma Nail), Part Number 450.851S, 420MM-Sterile. Orthppedic implant device.

Quantity: 1

Why Was This Recalled?

Firm discovered that a nail that was within the scope of a previous Trauma Nail recall had been distributed.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed to 1 state: MA

Affected (1 state)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