3.7mm Cannulated Locking Screws and 3.7mm Cannulated Conical Screws; . the Cannulated Screws are indicated for fixation of fractures, osteotomies, and non-unions of the clavicle, scapula, olecranon, humerus, radius, ulna, pelvis, tibia, and fibula, particularly in osteopenic bone.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Part Numbers: 02.240.044, 02.240.244, Lot Numbers 8886011, 8886046
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Synthes, Inc.
Reason for Recall:
Certain lots of the 3.7mm Cannulated Locking Screws and 3.7mm Cannulated Conical Screws were found to have been labeled incorrectly.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

3.7mm Cannulated Locking Screws and 3.7mm Cannulated Conical Screws; . the Cannulated Screws are indicated for fixation of fractures, osteotomies, and non-unions of the clavicle, scapula, olecranon, humerus, radius, ulna, pelvis, tibia, and fibula, particularly in osteopenic bone.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Part Numbers: 02.240.044, 02.240.244, Lot Numbers 8886011, 8886046

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1800-2015

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