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EVOS 72463113Recalls & reported problems

Smith & Nephew, Inc. · EVOS 3.5MM LATERAL PROXIMAL TIBIA PLATE 13 HOLE LEFT 167MM · Class 2 · Implant

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Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
3
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00885556640432), received between Jan 3, 2019 and Oct 30, 2019 — classified as 1 injury, 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (2 reports).

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

Device problems

  • Break2
  • Fitting Problem1
  • Insufficient Device Problem Information1

Patient problems

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient2
  • Rupture1

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryOct 30, 2019Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SURGERY IN AN ATTEMPT TO LOCK A 55 MM, 3.5 LOCKING SCREW INTO A VA HOLE IN THE (72463113) 13 HOLE LEFT 3.5 LATERAL PROXIMAL TIBIA PLATE, THE SCREW POPPED RIGHT THROUGH THE VA HOLE. IT WAS OPTED TO FINISHED THE SCREW ON POWER THROUGH A MEDIAL EXIT HOLE IN THE PATIENT. A LARGER HEADED SCREW WAS USED TO REPLACE THE LOCKING SCREW. NO DELAY REPORTED.

    Patient problems: Rupture

    MAUDE report 9255854 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 3, 2019Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SURGERY, THERE WAS A STATIC THREADED HOLE THAT DISALLOWED A SCREW TO LOCK. SCREW TIGHTENED BY HAND. DELAY 0-30 MIN, HAD BACKUP.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 8214719 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 3, 2019Break; Fitting Problem; Break; Fitting Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SURGERY, ONE HOLE HAD VARIABLE ANGLE WHERE THE INNER TABS BROKE OFF WHILE THE SCREW WAS BEING INSERTED. SCREW WAS TIGHTENED BY HAND. DELAY 0-30MIN, SURGERY COMPLETED BY HAND.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 8214482 ↗

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