Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

5.0mm Unit Rod 270mm Recalled by Synthes (USA) Products LLC Due to This product was produced using a finishing process...

Date: September 4, 2015
Company: Synthes (USA) Products LLC
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) Products LLC directly.

Affected Products

5.0mm Unit Rod 270mm, 5.0mm Unit Rod 290mm, 5.0mm Unit Rod 310mm, 5.0mm Unit Rod 330mm, 5.0mm Unit Rod 350mm, 5.0mm Unit Rod 370mm, 5.0mm Unit Rod 390mm, 5.0mm Unit Rod 410mm, 5.0mm Unit Rod 430mm, 5.0mm Unit Rod 450mm; Orthosis, Spinal, Pedicle fixation Intended to provide immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments in skeletally mature patients.

Quantity: 492

Why Was This Recalled?

This product was produced using a finishing process not identified as part of the manufacturing specification. The process used with the lots subject to this Recall was a bead blast process. (Bead Blasting vs. Shot Peened).

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Synthes (USA) Products LLC

Synthes (USA) Products LLC has 162 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report