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High RiskFDAfda-Z-0408-2014OTHER

Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis System Product Usage: Intended for fracture fixation of large bones and large bone fragments and f...

Units Affected
166
Recall Date
July 31, 2013
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Other

FDA Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0408-2014.

There is a possibility for the Guide Wires of the Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis System to stick in the cannulation of the drill bit and the drill bits to break during surgery.

Corrective Action (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0408-2014.

Recall terminated by FDA.

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Consumer Contact (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0408-2014.

Synthes USA HQ, Inc.

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Synthes Usa Hq, Inc. Recall FAQ

Synthes Usa Hq, Inc. is the subject of a medical devices safety report: Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis System Product Usage: Intended for fracture fixation of large bones and large bone fragments and f.... The notice was published on July 31, 2013 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 166 units are potentially affected.