Synthes USA HQ, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2013 - (Recall #: Z-0387-2014)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2013.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Large Buttress Compression Nut For Blade Guide Sleeve TFN The Synthes Large Buttress Compression Nut For Blade Guide Sleeve TFN is intended to treat stable and unstable pertrochanteric fractures, intertrochanteric fractures, basal neck fractures, and combinations there of.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: July 31, 2013

Date Posted: December 4, 2013

Recall Number: Z-0387-2014

Event ID: 66421

Reason for Recall:

The Large Buttress Compression Nut For Blade Guide Sleeve TFN was recalled because of complaints that the compression nut did not thread completely onto the blade guide sleeve and became stuck.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 135

Code Information:

Part # Lot # SD357.371 5734551 6083065 6538811 6631975 6703191 6703190 6841538

Distribution Pattern:

US Distribution including the states of TX, PA, NY, GA, CO, IN, AI, AR, IL, MI, TN, CA, AZ, MS and VA.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated