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 Midfoot Fusion Bolt 6.5 mm. It is indicated for fracture Recalled by Synthes USA HQ, Inc. Due to A post market safety review following several customer...

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 Midfoot Fusion Bolt 6.5 mm. It is indicated for fracture, fixation, osteotomies, nonunions, and fusions of large bones in the foot and ankle.

Quantity: 62

Why Was This Recalled?

A post market safety review following several customer complaints indicated additional clarification was necessary in the Midfoot Fusion Bolt Technique Guide to reduce potential for bolt back-out or migration by emphasizing the need for supplemental fixation.

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