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FDA Device recall Z-1352-2015

Synthes 130 Degree Aiming Arm and 125 Degree Aiming Arm

On 2015-04-08 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Synthes 130 Degree Aiming Arm and 125 Degree Aiming Arm by Synthes, citing the guide sleeve has the potential to jam in the Aiming Arms, which may delay disassembly and removal of instruments.

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-1352-2015
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2015-02-24
Published2015-04-08
Last updated2026-09-13 11:53 UTC
CompanySynthes
DistributionUS

Product

Synthes 130 Degree Aiming Arm and 125 Degree Aiming Arm; The 130 Degree Aiming Arm and 125 Degree Aiming Arm are a part of the TFN-ADVANCED (TFNA) System. The TFN-ADVANCED Proximal Femoral Nailing System is intended for treatment of fractures in adults and adolescents (12-21) in which the growth plates have fused.

Reason

The guide sleeve has the potential to jam in the Aiming Arms, which may delay disassembly and removal of instruments.

Identifiers

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Part Numbers: 03.037.013, 03.037.014, Lot Numbers: 8903848, 9124017, 903851, 9124019, 8918566, 9124022, 9124012, 91240…Part Numbers: 03.037.013, 03.037.014, Lot Numbers: 8903848, 9124017, 903851, 9124019, 8918566, 9124022, 9124012, 9124023, 9124014, 9124026, 9124016, 9124027, 8918563

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-1352-2015%22

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