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 Spine 5.2mm Titanium Click ' X Pedicle Screw Dual Recalled by Synthes USA HQ, Inc. Due to Lot number 7542279, of the 45 mm Click...

Date: January 11, 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 Spine 5.2mm Titanium Click ' X Pedicle Screw Dual Core 40 mm Thread Length, Part Number 487.072. Intended to provide precise and segmental stabilization of the spine in skeletally mature patients.

Quantity: 18

Why Was This Recalled?

Lot number 7542279, of the 45 mm Click 'X Pedicle Screw (Part number 487.072), was incorrectly etched as "Click 'X Pedicle Screw 05.2 L40 TAN violet" although the actual length of the screw is 45 mm.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed to 7 states: AL, CA, MS, MO, NJ, OR, TN

Affected (7 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