Synthes 2 — Class II medical device recall Z-2087-2013
Terminated recall by Synthes USA HQ, Inc., reported 2013-09-04, distributed nationwide. The possibility exists that 2.4 mm VA-LCP 2 column distal radius plates from a specific lot are etched with "R
| Recall number | Z-2087-2013 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Synthes USA HQ, Inc., West Chester, PA, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2013-07-30 |
| Classified | 2013-08-26 |
| Reported by FDA | 2013-09-04 |
| Terminated | 2015-05-21 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Quantity | 11 |
| Lot numbers | 3614792 |
| Model numbers | 02.111.730 |
Product
Synthes 2.4 VA-LCP 2 CLMN VLR DSTL Radius PL 7H HD/3H Shaft/Right Product Usage: Intended for fixation of complex intra-and extra-articular fractures and osteotomies of the distal radius and other small bones.
Reason for recall
The possibility exists that 2.4 mm VA-LCP 2 column distal radius plates from a specific lot are etched with "R" for right plate when they should be etched with "L" for left plate.
Machine access
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Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report via openFDA (CC0). Structured by Data Foundry (recall-structuring@2); last changed 2026-09-26. Not affiliated with or endorsed by FDA. Not medical or legal advice.