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Dynamic Locking Screw System (DLS) 3.7mm & Dynamic Locking Screw (DLS) 5.0mm Recalled by Synthes (USA) Products LLC Due to DLS pin breakage during planned implant removal, after...
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
Dynamic Locking Screw System (DLS) 3.7mm & Dynamic Locking Screw (DLS) 5.0mm; intended for use in long bone fractures, the fixation of osteopenic bone, the fixation of osteotomies, and for the fixation of non-unions and malunions.
Quantity: 40038
Why Was This Recalled?
DLS pin breakage during planned implant removal, after uneventful and successful healing of the fracture. This notice to additional consignees identified after recall Z-0390-2014, related to complaints of breakage located at the bottom of the screws and under the locking screw head.
Where Was This Sold?
This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.
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