Synthes USA HQ, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2013 - (Recall #: Z-0452-2014)

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:

Titanium Trochanteric Fixation Nail (TFN)System Intended to treat stable and unstable fractures of the proximal femur.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: July 30, 2013

Date Posted: December 11, 2013

Recall Number: Z-0452-2014

Event ID: 66417

Reason for Recall:

Two lots of Titanium Trochanteric Fixation Nail (TFN) System are missing the second bend in the nail.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 17

Code Information:

Part # 456.391S with lot numbers 5536930, exp. 5/20/2016, and 7161401, exp. 12/31/2021.

Distribution Pattern:

Nationwide Distribution including IL, CA, AZ, FL, TX, UT, VA, NY, NM, and MT.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated