Recall Z-1057-2014

Reason for recall

The Synthes Driving Cap/Threaded can bind in the IM Nail Radiolucent Insertion Handles when assembled becoming difficult to separate.

FDA-determined cause: Process design

Action taken

Synthes sent an Urgent Notice - Medical Device Recall Letter dated January 7 2014, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customers. Action to be taken: Our records indicate that your facility has the product(s) subject to this Recall. Synthes asks that you review your inventory and immediately remove the affected lots from stock. Please take the following actions: If you DO have any of the identified devices, please take the following steps: "Call DePuy Synthes at 1-800-479-6329 to obtain a Return Authorization Number. "Complete the Verification Section at the end of this letter by checking the appropriate box indicating affected product has been located. Also, please indicate the number of devices found and note the Return Authorization Number. Please include your name, title, telephone number and signature in the spaces provided. "Return the Verification Form (page-3 of this letter) with the product to: "Credit/Returns, Synthes, 1101 Synthes Avenue, Monument, CO 80132. If you DO NOT have the identified product, please take the following steps: "Complete the attached Verification Section at the end of this letter by checking the appropriate box indication that no affected product has been located. :Please include your name, title, telephone number and signature in the spaces provided this return documentation acknowledges your receipt of medical device removal information. "Return the documents to DePuy Synthes by: " Fax: 877-271-1473 or " Scan/email: FieldAction@synthes.com If you have any questions,please call 610-719-5450. Thank you for your attention to this issue.