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MEDICAL DEVICE RECALLMODERATE

Synthes VOLT Locking Screw Tap

Synthes recalls VOLT Locking and Cortical Screw Taps due to incorrect thread from a lot swap.

What to do

Do not use the affected taps. Contact Synthes (USA) Products LLC for instructions on returning the devices and obtaining replacements.

Recalled
Listed
Updated
Recall No.
Z-1702-2026
Agency
FDA
Firm
Synthes (USA) Products LLC
Recall ID
98461
Status
ONGOING

Why it was recalled

Synthes (USA) Products LLC is recalling certain VOLT Locking Screw Tap and Cortical Screw Tap devices because a full lot swap resulted in the bone taps having an incorrect thread, which could compromise surgical outcomes.

Is mine affected?

Check the model, lot, or serial number on the device or its packaging. Yours is affected if it matches one below.

ProductRecall #UDI-DI
2.4 VOLT TAP LOCKING SCREW TAP TO 90MM. Part Number: 03.424.124-US.Z-1702-202610886982335944
2.4 VOLT(TM) TAP CORTEX SCREW TO 90MM. Part Number: 03.424.126-US.Z-1703-202610886982335951

Where it was sold

Distributed nationwide.

Timeline

  1. Firm initiated recall
  2. Publicly announced
  3. Listed on Recall Canary
  4. Summary updated

Official source

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Editorial summary by Recall Canary · summary updated 2026-08-20 · primary source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration · severity reflects the agency's published classification