Synthes, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2020 - (Recall #: Z-0880-2020)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2020.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

2.4MM TI VA LOCKING SCREW STARDRIVE 12MM STERILE, Part Number 04.210.112TS - Product Usage:Sterile Tube Packaging is a packaging system to deliver single, sterile screws to the sterile field.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: December 16, 2019

Date Posted: February 5, 2020

Recall Number: Z-0880-2020

Event ID: 84593

Reason for Recall:

There is a possibility that the inner cap could open when the outer cap is removed or the entire inner tube remains in the outer tube. In both instances this could prevent the screw from being removed and used causing a surgical delay. The inner tube should remain closed and retained in the outer cap when presented to the sterile field.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 25 total

Code Information:

Lot Number: 6L36824

Distribution Pattern:

US Nationwide distribution in the states of AL and ID.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated