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 Periarticular Insertion Handle for 4.5mm LCP Proximal Tibia Plates Recalled by Synthes (USA) Products LLC Due to Affected lots of Periarticular Aiming Arms and Insertion...

Date: September 14, 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

Synthes Periarticular Insertion Handle for 4.5mm LCP Proximal Tibia Plates and Periarticular Aiming Arm for 4.5mm LCP Proximal Tibia Plates

Quantity: 172

Why Was This Recalled?

Affected lots of Periarticular Aiming Arms and Insertion Handles (Part Numbers 03.120.001, 03.120.002, 03.120.004 and 03.120.005) for the 4.5 mm LCP Proximal Tibia Plates are not able to be secured to the subsequent versions of these devices as intended.

Where Was This Sold?

Nationally

About Synthes (USA) Products LLC

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