—#164278

Product

Synthes Torque Limiting Handle, Part Number 03.231.013 This device is used in systems indicated for fracture fixation.

FDA product code: HXX — Screwdriver
Device class: Class 1
Medical specialty: Orthopedic
Affected lot / code info: H344006-02, H344006-03, H344006-04, H344006-05, H344006-06, H344006-07, H344006-08, H344006-09, H344006-10, H344006-11, H344006-12, H344006-13, H344006-14, H344006-15, H344006-16, H344006-17, H344006-18, H344006-19, H344006-20, H344006-21, H344006-22, H344006-23, H344006-24, H344006-25, H344006-26, H344006-27, H344006-28, H344006-29, H344006-30, H344006-31, H344006-32, H344006-33, H344006-34, H344006-35, H344006-36, H344006-37, H344006-38, H344006-39, H344006-40, H344006-41, H344006-43, H344006-45, H344006-46, H344006-47, H344006-48, H344006-49, H369323-03, H369323-04

Why it was recalled

The adapter may demonstrate a degradation of function as the final products were assembled with ball bearings of high carbon content that is likely to rust prematurely.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Component design/selection

Action the firm took

An Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification letters dated May 4, 2018, were distributed to customers. The letter requests that customers take the following actions: Potential Patient Impact: The subject, Torque Limiting Handle, may demonstrate a degradation of function with the adapter collar sticking, and/or not retaining the mating adapter male shaft of the driver component. In addition, the ball bearings may corrode over time causing a failure in the torque limiting feature. The following potential scenarios could occur: " Malunion/nonunion and device loosening if there is a degradation of function and too much or too little torque is applied. " Adverse tissue reaction if there is corrosion and any debris enters an open incision. " Surgical delay due to the time required to investigate and decide next steps if the instrument fails during surgery. If you have no product to be returned: " Return the Verification Section (page 3 of this letter) to DePuy Synthes by: o Fax: 866-853-1969 or o Scan/email: Synthes7370@stericycle.com NOTE: If the Verification Section is completed on behalf of more than one facility and/or individual, please clearly indicate the name and address of the facility and/or individual in page number three (3) of this notification. 3. Forward this notice to anyone in your facility that needs to be informed. 4. If any of the subject product has been forwarded to another facility, contact that facility to arrange return. 5. Keep a copy of this notice visibly posted for awareness until all product subject to this recall (removal) have been returned. While processing your returns, please maintain a copy of this notice with the product subject to this recall (removal) and keep a copy for your records. For further questions, please call (610) 719-5450.

Recalling firm

Firm: Synthes (USA) Products LLC
Address: 1301 Goshen Pkwy, West Chester, Pennsylvania 19380-5986

Distribution

Distribution pattern: USA (nationwide) Distribution to the states of : AK, CA, FL, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MT, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, SD, TN, TX, UT, WI, and WV.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2018-05-04
Terminated: 2019-10-21
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #164278. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.