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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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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