Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. DePuy DNP Anatomic Fracture Repair System, Locking Screw DNP Anatomic, Depuy, Warsaw, IN; REF DNPALS. The device is used in the treatment of fractures and osteotomies of the distal radius. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
DePuy DNP Anatomic Fracture Repair System, Locking Screw DNP Anatomic, Depuy, Warsaw, IN; REF DNPALS. The device is used in the treatment of fractures and osteotomies of the distal radius.
Brand
Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
All lots.
Products Sold
All lots.
Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. is recalling DePuy DNP Anatomic Fracture Repair System, Locking Screw DNP Anatomic, Depuy, Warsaw, IN; REF DNPALS due to The DNP nail plate may not attach to the alignment guide (jig) instrument, making it difficult to insert the nail plate into position or to drill need. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
The DNP nail plate may not attach to the alignment guide (jig) instrument, making it difficult to insert the nail plate into position or to drill needed holes accurately.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
The firm's sales force was instructed via "Urgent Device Correction" letter issued December 29, 2008 to inspect all of these instruments in their possession, and those instruments at their hospital customers, and to leave a copy of the letter with each hospital customer who has the instruments on site. The letter describes the issue and corrective actions for customers. Please direct questions about this recall to Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. at 888-783-7156.
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For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026