FDA Device recall Z-0228-2026
LOW PROF LCKNG SCREW, F/IM NAIL 5.0MM / L, 46MM / XL25/ STER. Product Code: 04.045.346TS. Used in RFN-ADVANCEDTM Retrograde Femoral Nailing…
- FDA Device
- Class II
- ongoing
- Published 2025-10-29
On 2025-10-29 the FDA classified a Class II recall of LOW PROF LCKNG SCREW, F/IM NAIL 5.0MM / L, 46MM / XL25/ STER. Product Code: 04.045.346TS. Used in RFN-ADVANCEDTM Retrograde Femoral Nailing… by Synthes Usa Products, citing although the etched length on the screw is correct, the length marked on the external packaging is incorrect. Specifically, 42mm screws were packaged and labeled as 46mm, while 46….
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-0228-2026 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | ongoing |
| Initiated | 2025-09-26 |
| Published | 2025-10-29 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:57 UTC |
| Company | Synthes Usa Products |
| Distribution | US |
Product
LOW PROF LCKNG SCREW, F/IM NAIL 5.0MM / L, 46MM / XL25/ STER. Product Code: 04.045.346TS. Used in RFN-ADVANCEDTM Retrograde Femoral Nailing (RFNA) System and the Tibial Nail Advanced System.
Reason
Although the etched length on the screw is correct, the length marked on the external packaging is incorrect. Specifically, 42mm screws were packaged and labeled as 46mm, while 46mm screws were packaged and labeled as 42mm.
Identifiers
| code_info | Product Code: 04.045.346TS. GTIN: 10886982301413. Lot Number: 31756P7. Expiration Date: 08/31/2025 |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:57 UTC. Current status: ongoing.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0228-2026%22
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