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Synthes, Inc.: Synthes 3.0 MM TI Cannulated Screw Instrument and Implant Set

Recall number
Z-2265-2014
Recalling firm
Synthes, Inc.
Product
Synthes 3.0 MM TI Cannulated Screw Instrument and Implant Set
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2014-06-30
Posted
2014-08-19
Terminated
2015-12-18
Reason
A screw set was returned from the field for destruction after being exposed to flood water, which was erroneously reprocessed and returned to the field. Initial investigative testing indicated the components within the set may be cytotoxic.
Root cause
Employee error
Action
An Urgent Field Safety Notification, dated July 21, 2014, was sent to surgeons explaining the product, problem, and action to be taken with regard to routine post-operative follow-up on patients exposed to the affected product. Questions or concerns should be directed to Leonie Rynn at 610-719-5408 or lrynn1@its.jnj.com.
Quantity
4
Distribution
Distributed in the states of WI and MI.
Lot, serial or model codes
Part Number: 145.17E Lot Number: EV01609, individual part numbers contained within 145.17E:  304.49 309.501 310.221 310.804 311.43 312.151 312.153 313.969 314.463 314.464 314.465 319.291 319.292 319.702 319.97 398.408 398.409 402.608-402.640 402.714-402.740 419.89 419.972 292.622, and  292.623.
510(k) numbers
["K951304"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
HWC
Firm FEI
3005180112
Firm city
West Chester
Firm state
PA
Firm country
not on file

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Size
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Published
2026-09-28
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