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 Titanium Minimally Invasive Reduction Screw System Locking Cap Recalled by Synthes USA HQ, Inc. Due to This action is being initiated following a detailed...

Date: September 7, 2012
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 Titanium Minimally Invasive Reduction Screw System Locking Cap, Part Number 04.631.502 Non-cervical spinal fixation devices intended for posterior pedicle screw fixation, posterior hook fixation, or anterolateral fixation.

Quantity: 745

Why Was This Recalled?

This action is being initiated following a detailed investigation in response to reported complaints of post-operative locking cap loosening. Synthes has concluded that if the construct is mis-aligned during final tightening, the potential exists for locking caps to loosen post-operatively in certain situations.

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