Synthes recalls TFNA Femoral Nails 9mm right 130° L 235mm that may not be sterilized, risking infection. Affected units have specific part and lot numbers. Contact Synthes for details.
Products not sterilized, sterility cannot be confirmed
Synthes is recalling certain femoral nails that may not have been properly sterilized, which could lead to infections. This is serious because medical devices must be sterile to prevent infections during surgery.
The nails were not confirmed to be sterile, meaning they could cause infections during surgery. Medical procedures require sterile instruments to prevent contamination and serious complications.
Patients who received this specific femoral nail model for hip fractures are affected. Surgeons and medical staff using the product are at highest risk.
Check for part number 04.037.944S and lot number : 3744P37 on the product. These nails are intended for temporary hip fracture fixation.
Immediately stop using the recalled femoral nail if you have it.
The product may not have been properly sterilized, which could lead to infections during surgery.
The part number is 04.037.944S.
Check the product for part number 04.037.944S and lot number 3744P37.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Synthes to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1239-2024 — Synthes Synthes Hello, I own a Synthes that is covered by recall Z-1239-2024 from Synthes. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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