Synthes 2.4V Tap Locking Screw Tap Recall: Incorrect Thread Hazard
Synthes recalls 2.4V Tap Locking Screw Taps with incorrect threads that may cause improper fitting. Affected lots 68900P9 and 68982P8 need replacement to prevent damage.
Lower-risk recall
A full lot swap between VOLT Locking Screw Tap 03.424.124 lot 68900P9 and Cortical Screw Tap 03.424.126 lot 68982P8, resulting in the bones taps having an incorrect thread.
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What happened, in plain English
Synthes is recalling specific 2.4V Tap Locking Screw Taps that have incorrect threads. This could cause improper fitting and damage to medical devices during use. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/49922-synthes-2-4v-tap-locking-screw-tap-recall-incorrect-thread.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/49922-synthes-2-4v-tap-locking-screw-tap-recall-incorrect-thread · Updated August 17, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-1702-2026
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“Synthes 2.4V Tap Locking Screw Tap Recall: Incorrect Thread Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated August 17, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/49922-synthes-2-4v-tap-locking-screw-tap-recall-incorrect-thread. Based on FDA recall #Z-1702-2026 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1702-2026%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The taps have incorrect threading due to a full lot swap between two specific part numbers. This may cause improper fitting when used in medical procedures, potentially leading to device damage or complications.
Who’s affected
Medical professionals using these taps for surgical procedures are most at risk. Patients using the recalled taps could experience improper device fitting.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for part number 03.424.124-US on the tap. Look for lot numbers 68900P9 or 68982P8 on the packaging or label.
- Brand
Synthes- Product
2.4 VOLT TAP LOCKING SCREW TAP TO 90MM. Part Number: 03.424.124-US- Category
Medical device
All 2 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class II- Status
Ongoing- Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the states of AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, IN, LA, MD, MN, NC, NJ, OH, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI.
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Z-1702-2026 | 2.4 VOLT TAP LOCKING SCREW TAP TO 90MM. Part Number: 03.424.124-US.; Part Number: 03.424.124-US. GTIN: 10886982335944. Lot Number: 68900P9. | 77 units |
| Z-1703-2026 | 2.4 VOLT(TM) TAP CORTEX SCREW TO 90MM. Part Number: 03.424.126-US.; Part Number: 03.424.126-US. GTIN: 10886982335951. Lot Number: 68982P8. | 33 units |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Verify the part number and lot number on the tap to confirm if it is affected.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide; the notice names 21 states.
FDA distribution: “US Nationwide distribution in the states of AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, IN, LA, MD, MN, NC, NJ, OH, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Named in the notice: Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin.
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 42 days after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-1702-2026 (February 25, 2026) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1702-2026 to see it in context.
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