TRIGEN 71676584Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00885556039762), received between Aug 31, 2021 and Aug 31, 2021 — classified as 1 injury.

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

10 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K040212, K210980); they may or may not involve this specific model.

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 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

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

• InjuryAug 31, 2021Migration or Expulsion of Device; Migration or Expulsion of Device

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT AFTER A TRAUMA PROCEDURE, (1) INTERTAN 1.5 11.5MMX42CM 130D RT AND (1) LAG/COMP SCREW KIT 100/95 HAVE SHOWED ON POST OP X RAYS THAT THE SCREWS ARE BACKING OUT, DESPITE BEING LOCKED IN CASE. IT IS UNKNOWN HOW IS THIS PLANNED TO BE TREATED/SOLVED, PATIENT STATUS IS UNKNOWN.

  Patient problems: Failure of Implant

  MAUDE report 12395169 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K040212, K210980. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

• Z-2456-2026 · Mar 16, 2026 · Open, Classified
  TRIGEN PROXIMAL STRAIGHT HUMERAL NAIL 8/7 X 16, REF: 71760816
• Z-1806-2025 · Mar 18, 2025 · Open, Classified
  META-TAN LAG/COMPRESSION SCREW KIT 90MM/85MM, REF: 71642690
• Z-2444-2023 · Jul 24, 2023 · Open, Classified
  TRIGEN TROCHANTERIC ANTEGRADE NAIL LIME 11.5MM X 40CM 130 DEGREE LEFT, REF 71647340, Femur nail
• Z-2443-2023 · Jul 24, 2023 · Open, Classified
  TRIGEN TROCHANTERIC ANTEGRADE NAIL LIME 11.5MM X 36CM 130 DEGREE LEFT, REF 71647336, Femur nail
• Z-1133-2022 · Apr 22, 2022 · Open, Classified
  INTERTAN 1.5 NAIL 13mm X 42cm 130DEG. Left INTERTAN 1.5 NAIL 13mm X 42cm 130DEG. Right
• Z-0772-2021 · Nov 2, 2020 · Terminated
  Bone fixation nail. TRIGEN INTERTAN - Product Usage: indicated for fractures of the femur including simple shaft fractures, comminuted shaft fractures, spiral shaft fractures, long
• Z-0097-2018 · Oct 24, 2017 · Open, Classified
  smith&nephew TRIGEN INTERTAN 10S, REF 71675384, 10 MM X 18 CM NAIL, 130o (degrees), SET SCREW PREASSEMBLED IN NAIL
• Z-2258-2014 · Jul 2, 2014 · Terminated
  TRIGEN(R) INTERTAN(TM) 10MM X 18 CM NAIL, 125o, REF 71675201, QTY (1), STERILE R, Smith & Nephew, Memphis, Inc., TN 38116 TRIGEN(R) INTERTAN(TM) 11.5MM X 18 CM NAIL, 125o, REF 71
• Z-1636-2014 · Apr 4, 2014 · Terminated
  TRIGEN INTERTAN NAIL: (1) REF 71675201, 10 MM X 18 CM, 125 degree, (2) REF 71675202, 11.5 MM X 18 CM, 125 degree, (3) REF 71675203, 13 MM X 18 CM, 125 degree, (4) REF 71675204,
• Z-1637-2014 · Apr 4, 2014 · Terminated
  TRIGEN INTERTAN 1.5 NAIL: (1) REF 71676515, 10 MM X 10 CM, 125 degree, LEFT, (2) REF 71676556, 11.5 MM X 36 CM, 125 degree, RIGHT, (3) REF 71676558, 11.5 MM X 38 CM, 125 degree