Synthes USA HQ, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2013 - (Recall #: Z-2243-2013)

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 Cannulated Distal Femoral Nail (Trauma Nail), Part Number 450.851S, 420MM-Sterile. Orthppedic implant device.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: April 18, 2013

Date Posted: September 25, 2013

Recall Number: Z-2243-2013

Event ID: 64406

Reason for Recall:

Firm discovered that a nail that was within the scope of a previous Trauma Nail recall had been distributed.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 1

Code Information:

Part Number 450.851S, Lot Number 7065061

Distribution Pattern:

US distribution to MA.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated