Synthes Titanium Trochanteric Nail Recall: Missing Locking Mechanism
Synthes recalls sterile titanium trochanteric fixation nails with missing locking mechanisms. Affected lot H302839 expires Jan 2026. Stop using immediately to prevent injury.
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The locking mechanism and protective cap were missing from the sterile packed nails of the affected lot.
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What happened, in plain English
Synthes is recalling sterile titanium trochanteric fixation nails that have missing locking mechanisms and protective caps. This could cause the nails to become loose or fail during surgery, potentially leading to injury. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/73381-synthes-titanium-trochanteric-nail-recall-missing-locking-mechanism.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/73381-synthes-titanium-trochanteric-nail-recall-missing-locking-mechanism · Updated September 20, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-0604-2018
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“Synthes Titanium Trochanteric Nail Recall: Missing Locking Mechanism.” GovInfoNow, updated September 20, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/73381-synthes-titanium-trochanteric-nail-recall-missing-locking-mechanism. Based on FDA recall #Z-0604-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0604-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The missing locking mechanism and protective cap mean the nail could become loose or fail during surgery. This could cause improper fixation of the hip bone, potentially leading to injury or complications.
Who’s affected
Orthopedic surgeons and medical staff who use these nails for hip surgery are affected. Patients receiving surgery with the recalled nails are at risk of complications.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the lot number H302839 on the sterile package. The product is a 11MM/130 Degree Titanium Trochanteric Fixation Nail 380MM/Right, Sterile. It expires on January 31, 2026.
- Brand
Synthes- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Immediately
Discard the recalled nail if you have it. Do not use it in any procedure.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 4 states, and outside the U.S.
FDA distribution: “TX, GA, PA, UT and Canada” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Georgia, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 12 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
When was this product sold?
The product was sold with an expiration date of January 31, 2026.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-0604-2018 (July 21, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0604-2018 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on September 20, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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