Synthes (USA) Products LLC is recalling 110 bone tap medical devices because two different product lots were swapped during packaging. The 2.4 VOLT Locking Screw Tap (77 units) and the 2.4 VOLT Cortex Screw Tap (33 units) were placed in the wrong packaging, meaning the tools have the incorrect thread type for their labeled purpose. This issue was discovered by the manufacturer and initiated through a notification letter to affected facilities. Healthcare providers should immediately stop using these specific lots and contact the manufacturer to arrange for a return or swap.
Using a bone tap with the incorrect thread can lead to improper hole preparation during surgery, potentially causing bone screws to fit poorly, lose stability, or fail to secure properly in the patient's bone.
Quantity: 77 units
Quantity: 33 units
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