# FDA recall Z-1248-2023

> **Synthes (USA) Products LLC** · Class II · device recall initiated 2023-02-01.

## Product

TFN-Advanced Femoral Nail 12MM/130 DEG TI CANN TFNA 170MM   STERILE.  Intended for temporary fixation and stabilization of proximal femur fractures  Part Number: 04.037.242S

## Reason for recall

TFNA Femoral Nails labeled and etched as 200mm may measure 170mm in length, and TFNA Femoral Nails labeled and etched as 170mm may measure 200mm in length

## Distribution

Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of MS, OR, TX and the countries of  Canada, Japan.

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-1248-2023
- **Recalling firm:** Synthes (USA) Products LLC
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Ongoing
- **Initiation date:** 2023-02-01
- **Report date:** 2023-03-22

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** West Chester, PA, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1248-2023

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-1248-2023. Retrieved 2026-06-25 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-1248-2023. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

---

*[Dataset catalog](/datasets/) · [FDA recalls dataset](/datasets/fda-recalls) · CC0 1.0*