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Open, Classified

Universal Chuck-The Universal Chuck is an Instrument Handle provided as an alternative instrument available for use in the TN-ADVANCED" Tibial Nailing System (TNA), TFN-ADVANCED" Proximal Femoral Nailing System (TFNA), RFN-ADVANCED" Retrograde Femoral Nailing System (RFNA), FRN-ADVANCED" Femoral Recon Nailing System (FRNA), and Flexible Monobloc Reamers. Instrument Handles are intended for holding instruments for manipulation during orthopedic surgery. Product No.: 03.043.001

FDA Recall Z-0634-2022 · Posted None

Recalling FirmSynthes (USA) Products LLC
Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Product CodeLXH
Date Initiated2021-12-22
Product Quantity600 units

Reason for Recall

Top cap may loosen and detach if the Universal Chuck becomes jammed and the user attempts to manually free the device, internal ball bearings may fall out onto the surgical field and cause surgical delay or, and if not recovered, adverse tissue reaction and infection.

Firm Action

Depuy Synthes issued Urgent Medical Device Recall (Removal) issued on 12/22/21 via email FedX. Letter states reason for recall, health risk and action to take: 1. Examine your inventory immediately to determine if you have the subject products and quarantine the subject product. DO NOT USE THE SUBJECT PRODUCT. 2. Contact your DePuy Synthes Sales Consultant or call the customer support services at 1-800-479-6329 to coordinate the return/credits of the subject product. 3. Review, complete, sign, and return the attached Business Response Form (page 3 of this letter) to [email protected] within 3 business days of receipt of this notification. Please include in the email subject: FA 2050712: 2021 Universal Chuck. " Please complete the attached Business Response Form even if you do not have the subject product on hand. 4. Forward this notice to anyone in your facility that needs to be informed (i.e., those who manage, transport, store, stock, or use the subject products). 5. If any of the subject product has been forwarded to another facility, contact that facility and provide them with this notice. 6. Post a copy of this notice in a visible area for awareness and keep a copy for your records. Should you have any inquiries please do not hesitate to contact your DePuy Synthes Sales Consultant. For Medical Information request, please visit our website: https://www.jnjmedicaldevices.com/mir

Root Cause

Device Design

Distribution Pattern

US Nationwide distribution.

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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