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FDAApril 9, 2015device

TFN-ADVANCED Proximal Femoral Nailing System (TFNA); for treatment of fractures in orthopedics and trauma.

Official recall recorded by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.

The hazard

TFNA nails from certain lots were assembled with a locking mechanism too close to the top of the nail. Potential patient impact: surgical delay.

What to do

FDA enforcement status: Terminated

Brands named

synthes

UPCs

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Recall history

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