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FDA Device recall Z-0390-2014

3.7mm and 5.0mm Dynamic Locking Screw (DLS) Product Usage: 3.7mm and 5.0mm Dynamic Locking Screw (DLS) in combination with Synthes Locking…

On 2013-12-04 the FDA classified a Class II recall of 3.7mm and 5.0mm Dynamic Locking Screw (DLS) Product Usage: 3.7mm and 5.0mm Dynamic Locking Screw (DLS) in combination with Synthes Locking… by Synthes Usa Hq, citing all lots of 3.7mm and 5.0mm Dynamic Locking Screw (DLS) were recalled due to complaints of breakages at the distal tip of the pin identified after successful healing and during pl….

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-0390-2014
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2013-07-22
Published2013-12-04
Last updated2026-09-13 11:53 UTC
CompanySynthes Usa Hq
DistributionUS

Product

3.7mm and 5.0mm Dynamic Locking Screw (DLS) Product Usage: 3.7mm and 5.0mm Dynamic Locking Screw (DLS) in combination with Synthes Locking Compression Plates (LCP) are intended for use in long bone fractures, the fixation of osteopenic bone, the fixation of osteotomies, and for the fixation of non-unions and malunions.

Reason

All lots of 3.7mm and 5.0mm Dynamic Locking Screw (DLS) were recalled due to complaints of breakages at the distal tip of the pin identified after successful healing and during planned removal of the device.

Identifiers

code_infoAll lots of parts 09.213.022S - 09.213.070S, and 09.223.032S- 09.223.090S.

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0390-2014%22

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