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 Trochanteric Fixation Nail As part of the Synthes Trochanteric Recalled by Synthes USA HQ, Inc. Due to Certain lots of Trochanteric Fixation Nail were distributed...

Date: July 30, 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 Trochanteric Fixation Nail As part of the Synthes Trochanteric Fixation Nail (TFN) System, the TFN Nail is intended to treat stable and unstable fractures of the proximal femur.

Quantity: 12

Why Was This Recalled?

Certain lots of Trochanteric Fixation Nail were distributed to the field with the incorrect labeling of the length and diameter of the nail on the packaging.

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