United StatesSynthes (USA) Products LLC is recalling 2.4 VOLT Locking Screw Tap to 90mm (Part 03.424.124‑US, GTIN 10886982335944, Lot 68900P9) and 2.4 VOLT Tap Cortex Screw to 90mm (Part 03.424.126‑US, GTIN 10886982335951, Lot 68982P8), distributed nationwide in AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, IN, LA, MD, MN, NC, NJ, OH, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA and WI. The recall was initiated after a full lot swap between those two taps resulted in the bone taps having an incorrect thread.
What's being recalled
2.4 VOLT TAP LOCKING SCREW TAP TO 90MM. Part Number: 03.424.124-US.
2.4 VOLT(TM) TAP CORTEX SCREW TO 90MM. Part Number: 03.424.126-US.
Recalling firm: Synthes (USA) Products LLC, West Chester, PA, United States.
How to identify it
Part Number: 03.424.124-US. GTIN: 10886982335944. Lot Number: 68900P9. Part Number: 03.424.126-US. GTIN: 10886982335951. Lot Number: 68982P8.
The hazard
A full lot swap between VOLT Locking Screw Tap 03.424.124 lot 68900P9 and Cortical Screw Tap 03.424.126 lot 68982P8, resulting in the bones taps having an incorrect thread.
What to do
Don't stop taking a prescribed medicine without talking to your doctor or pharmacist first. For other products, stop using them and ask the pharmacist, seller or maker what to do.
The notice doesn't give instructions for consumers, so this is general advice for health & beauty recalls. Check the official notice for the details.
Where it was sold
US Nationwide distribution in the states of AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, IN, LA, MD, MN, NC, NJ, OH, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI.
The official notice
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