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Synthes (USA) Products LLC: Synthes Flexible Shaft, Orthopedic manual surgical instrument The Flexible shafts are intended for use as an optional reaming step in intramedullary nailing systems.

Recall number
Z-0656-2017
Recalling firm
Synthes (USA) Products LLC
Product
Synthes Flexible Shaft, Orthopedic manual surgical instrument The Flexible shafts are intended for use as an optional reaming step in intramedullary nailing systems.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2016-10-31
Posted
2016-11-23
Terminated
2017-06-12
Reason
Non-conforming material used.
Root cause
Under Investigation by firm
Action
The firm, DePuy Synthes, mailed an "URGENT NOTICE: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated 11/2016 to customers who were affected by the recall. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to immediately review your inventory to identify and quarantine all affected products; if you have product to return call DePuy Synthes at 1-800-479-6329 to obtain an RA; complete and return the Verification Section with the product to: Credit/Returns, DePuy Synthes, 1101 Synthes Avenue, Monument, CO 80132 within 30 business days; send a copy of the completed Verification section via fax to 888-257-7905 or scan/email: Synthes3503@stericycle.com, even if you have no product to return; forward notice to anyone in your facility that needs to be informed; if any of the affected product has been forwarded to another facility, contact that facility to arrange return and keep a copy of the notice. If you have any questions, please call 610-719-5450 or contact your DePuy Synthes Sales Consultant.
Quantity
198 units
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution.
Lot, serial or model codes
Part Number 352.040 - Lot # 9947895, L084498  Part Number 352.044 - Lot # 9916503 9916508,L000158,L000160,L000573,L000603,L000604,L000605,L000607,L000632 L082974
510(k) numbers
not on file
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
HTO
Firm FEI
3008812560
Firm city
West Chester
Firm state
PA
Firm country
not on file

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Published
2026-09-28
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