FDA Medical devices recall ·
LOW PROF LCKNG SCREW, F/IM NAIL 5.0MM / L, 42MM / XL25/ STER… recall
- Recall number
- Z-0229-2026
- Date
- (initiated September 26, 2025)
- Company / brand
- Synthes (USA) Products LLC
1301 Goshen Pkwy, West Chester, PA, United States - Category
- Medical devices › Class II
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Units affected
- 122 units
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
Read the official FDA notice ↗
Product
LOW PROF LCKNG SCREW, F/IM NAIL 5.0MM / L, 42MM / XL25/ STER. Product Code: 04.045.342TS. Used in RFN-ADVANCEDTM Retrograde Femoral Nailing (RFNA) System and the Tibial Nail Advanced System.
Why was it recalled?
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.
What should you do?
FDA enforcement reports do not list a consumer remedy. Check the product codes below against what you have; if it matches, stop using it and follow the instructions in the firm's or FDA's official notice, or contact the company. If you have health concerns, contact your healthcare provider.
Product codes & lot numbers
Product Code: 04.045.342TS. GTIN: 10886982301390. Lot Number: 31756P9. Expiration Date: 08/31/2025
Distribution
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MN, MO, MS, NJ, NM, NY, OH, TN, TX and the country of Canada.
States: Alabama Arkansas Arizona California Florida Georgia Iowa Illinois Indiana Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Massachusetts Maryland Minnesota Missouri Mississippi New Jersey New Mexico New York Ohio Tennessee Texas
What does Class II mean?
Class II means use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Source: FDA (medical devices), recall Z-0229-2026. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the FDA.