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Synthes, Inc.: Drill Template and the Saw Guide for the Ulna Osteotomy System. Intended for fixation of fractures, osteotomies, nonunions, replantations, and fusions of small bones and small bone fragments, including osteopenic bone in the ulna.

Recall number
Z-1274-2014
Recalling firm
Synthes, Inc.
Product
Drill Template and the Saw Guide for the Ulna Osteotomy System. Intended for fixation of fractures, osteotomies, nonunions, replantations, and fusions of small bones and small bone fragments, including osteopenic bone in the ulna.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2014-01-07
Posted
2014-03-25
Terminated
2015-09-10
Reason
The Drill Template and the Saw Guide for the Ulna Osteotomy System may exhibit jamming, bending, or breaking of the screw connecting the Saw Guide to the Drill Template or jamming, bending, or breaking of the K-wire during fixation of the Drill Template.
Root cause
Component design/selection
Action
A recall notification letter, dated January 7, 2013, was sent to sales consultants and Users.
Quantity
343
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution-including the states of AR, AK, VA, IN, PA, OH, CT, TX, MI, WI, NC, CO, IL, and MA.
Lot, serial or model codes
Part Nos. 03.111.900 through 03.111.905, with Lot Nos. 779372, 2638601, 7769386, 2638603, 7836420, 7772531, 2638604, 7836422, 7772538, 2638605, 7836423, 7915554, 7772543, 7772542, 7872775, 8400287, 7772554, 7772555, and 8229040.
510(k) numbers
["K113364"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
HRS
Firm FEI
3005180112
Firm city
West Chester
Firm state
PA
Firm country
not on file

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Published
2026-09-28
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