The Recall Desk

Hazard

Improper Fixation recalls

3 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total
3
Critical
0
Severe
0
Most recent
2024-05-08

Of the 3 improper fixation recalls we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 0 (0%) are Severe.

About this hazard tag

Hazard tags are short, machine-readable labels we attach to every recall to make cross-cutting queries possible — “all improper fixation recalls regardless of agency”, “all listeria recalls in California”, “all airbag recalls in 2025”. The tags are extracted from each recall’s source text during the LLM rewrite step and validated against a fixed schema.

A recall can carry multiple tags — a Listeria recall might also be tagged ready-to-eat and undeclared-allergen. Use the full-text search if you want to combine hazard tags with brand or category filters.

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  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1716-2024·2024-05-08

    Zimmer Locking Plate System Recalls Distal Fibular Plates Due to Thread Defect

    Zimmer recalls distal fibular plates with defective locking holes that may prevent proper screw fixation during orthopedic surgery, potentially requiring additional intervention.

    Product
    ZPLP(Zimmer Periarticular Locking Plate System) Distal Lateral Fibular Plate, Left, 6 Holes, 106 MM, Sterile- Indicated for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of osteotomies and fractures Item Number: 47-2357-018-06
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0375-2016·2015-12-16

    Synthes Recalls Five TFN-Advanced Proximal Femoral Nailing Systems

    Synthes (USA) Products LLC is recalling five TFN-Advanced Proximal Femoral Nailing Systems because a design defect may prevent proper locking mechanism advancement or screw tightening.

    Product
    Trochanteric Fixation Nail- Advanced System-11MM/130 DEG TI CANN TFNA 420MM/Right Sterile (The TFN-ADVANCED Proximal Femoral Nailing System) The TFN-ADVANCED Proximal Femoral Nailing System is intended for treatment of fractures. Intramedullary fixation rod, orthopedic.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    4 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0139-2013·2012-10-31

    Encore Medical Recalls 6.5mm Cancellous Bone Screws Due to Labeling Errors

    Encore Medical is recalling 6.5mm Cancellous Bone Screws because some units were mislabeled with incorrect sizes, posing a risk of improper surgical fixation.

    Product
    6.5mm Cancellous Bone Screw Intended to be used for the fixation of the acetabular shell or fracture repair.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide