FDA Device recall Z-0474-2014
Synthes Trochanteric Fixation Nail As part of the Synthes Trochanteric Fixation Nail (TFN) System, the TFN Nail is intended to treat stable…
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2013-12-18
On 2013-12-18 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Synthes Trochanteric Fixation Nail As part of the Synthes Trochanteric Fixation Nail (TFN) System, the TFN Nail is intended to treat stable… by Synthes Usa Hq, citing certain lots of Trochanteric Fixation Nail were distributed to the field with the incorrect labeling of the length and diameter of the nail on the packaging.
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-0474-2014 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2013-07-30 |
| Published | 2013-12-18 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC |
| Company | Synthes Usa Hq |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Synthes Trochanteric Fixation Nail As part of the Synthes Trochanteric Fixation Nail (TFN) System, the TFN Nail is intended to treat stable and unstable fractures of the proximal femur.
Reason
Certain lots of Trochanteric Fixation Nail were distributed to the field with the incorrect labeling of the length and diameter of the nail on the packaging.
Identifiers
| code_info | Part 456.475S, lot # 7121831 and Part 456.637S, lot #7121832, expiration 11/30/21. |
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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-0474-2014%22
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