Synthes LCP Volar Distal Radius Plate Extra Articular 4H HD-RT-Long, LCP Volar Distal Radius Plate 2.4 mm, Catalog number 242.465 Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
LCP Volar Distal Radius Plate Extra Articular 4H HD-RT-Long, LCP Volar Distal Radius Plate 2.4 mm, Catalog number 242.465
Brand
Synthes
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Catalog number 242.465, Lot number 5373486
Products Sold
Catalog number 242.465, Lot number 5373486
Synthes is recalling LCP Volar Distal Radius Plate Extra Articular 4H HD-RT-Long, LCP Volar Distal Radius Plate 2.4 mm, C due to Hole is malformed, leading to reduced construct strength.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Hole is malformed, leading to reduced construct strength.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
All Sales Consultants were notified of the recall via teleconference on 12/5/06. The telephone script, part number and affected lot were communicated to the consultants during the teleconference. They were instructed to retrieve the affected product from the field.
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For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
CA, IN, KS, LA, NJ, PA, SC, TN
Page updated: Jan 10, 2026