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Elite EL-251507Y4Recalls & reported problems

Synthes GmbH · ELITE 25x15x7mm, Y-Shaped Bridge, 4 Legs · Class 2 · Implant

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Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00810633021781), received between Mar 23, 2021 and Mar 23, 2021 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Detachment of Device or Device Component” (1 report).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Detachment of Device or Device Component1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionMar 23, 2021Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2021, DURING A PROCEDURE, THE SURGEON WENT TO USE THE STAPLE AND THE INSERTER CAME OFF, WHICH CAUSED AN UNEXPECTED RELEASE OF THE IMPLANT. THERE WAS NO SURGICAL DELAY. PATIENT OUTCOME IS UNKNOWN. THIS REPORT INVOLVES ONE (1) ELITE COMPRESSION IMPLANT 25X15X15X15X15 4 LEGS. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR (B)(4).

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 11554269 ↗

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