Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

Titanium Low Profile Neuro Screw Recalled by Synthes (USA) Products LLC Due to Out of specification at the thread. The thread...

Date: February 23, 2016
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

Titanium Low Profile Neuro Screw, Self Drilling, 3mm, part numbers: 400.833, 400.833E Product Usage: The Low Profile Neuro Plating System is intended for use in selective trauma of the midface and craniofacial skeleton; craniofacial surgery; reconstructive procedures; and selective orthognathic surgery of the maxilla and chin.

Quantity: 150 units distributed in US, 1439 units distributed OUS (foreign)

Why Was This Recalled?

Out of specification at the thread. The thread height of these screws is under-sized. The cross section of the affected area is less than that of conforming screws such that the thread height of the screws is undersized.

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