PIP Fix PFX-426Recalls & reported problems
Hand Biomechanics Lab Inc · External fixation system for dorsal fracture dislocations of the PIP joint. · Class 2 · Implant
- Adverse event reports
- 1
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00861994000243), received between May 14, 2019 and May 14, 2019 — classified as 1 injury.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Patient Device Interaction Problem” (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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Patient Device Interaction Problem1
Patient problems
- Bacterial Infection1
Recent adverse event reports
The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryMay 14, 2019Patient Device Interaction Problem; Patient Device Interaction Problem
PATIENT HAD SURGERY TO INSTALL A PIP FIX EXTERNAL FIXATION SYSTEM. PHYSICIAN REPORTED THAT "PIN TRACT INFECTION REQUIRED DEVICE REMOVAL @ 4 WEEKS POSTOP."
Patient problems: Bacterial Infection
MAUDE report 8608748 ↗
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- NA 03.306.001Synthes GmbH · COMPONENT, TRACTION, INVASIVE4 reports
- BREMER 3D HALO CROWN 292301001Depuy Spine, LLC · COMPONENT, TRACTION, INVASIVE2 reports
- NA 03.306.000Synthes GmbH · COMPONENT, TRACTION, INVASIVE2 reports
- TRIAX 5150-2-411Stryker GmbH · COMPONENT, TRACTION, INVASIVE1 report
- NA 03.306.008Synthes GmbH · COMPONENT, TRACTION, INVASIVE1 report
Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.