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FDA Device recall Z-2091-2015

Helical Blade Inserter for Trochanteric Fixation Nail-ADVANCED (TFNA)

On 2015-07-22 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Helical Blade Inserter for Trochanteric Fixation Nail-ADVANCED (TFNA) by Synthes Usa Products, citing the height of one of the three guiding pins of the Helical Blade Inserter for the TFNA is oversized. The Helical Blade Inserter is therefore unable to pass through the Blade/Screw….

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-2091-2015
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2015-06-10
Published2015-07-22
Last updated2026-09-13 11:53 UTC
CompanySynthes Usa Products
DistributionUS

Product

Helical Blade Inserter for Trochanteric Fixation Nail-ADVANCED (TFNA); intended to secure the head element to the head element inserter to prevent disengagement during head element insertion. Manual orthopedic surgical instrument.

Reason

The height of one of the three guiding pins of the Helical Blade Inserter for the TFNA is oversized. The Helical Blade Inserter is therefore unable to pass through the Blade/Screw Guide Sleeve (part 03.037.017).

Identifiers

code_infoPart Number Lot Numbers 03.037.024 T102759

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-2091-2015%22

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