Synthes USA HQ, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2013 - (Recall #: Z-0401-2014)

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:

Synthes 4.5MM TI VA-LCP CRVD Condylar Plate/6H/159MM/RT-STER Synthes 4.5MM TI VA-LCP CRVD Condylar Plate/6H/159MM/RT-STER is used for buttressing multi fragmentary diatal femur fractures including: supra-condylar, intra-articular and extra articular condylar fractures, periprosthetic fractures, fractures in normal or osteopenic bone, nonunions and malunions.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: May 29, 2013

Date Posted: December 4, 2013

Recall Number: Z-0401-2014

Event ID: 66723

Reason for Recall:

A plate was inadvertently released to a sales consultant that was restricted for sale.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 1

Code Information:

part 04.124.406S, lot 3771678.

Distribution Pattern:

US Distribution in Colorado.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated