TRIGEN 71634005Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 03596010495716), received between Dec 29, 2021 and Jan 27, 2026 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Difficult to Insert” (1 report).

6 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K210980, K981529); 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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionJan 27, 2026Positioning Failure

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING AN INTERNAL FIXATION SURGERY, ONE (1) NAIL CAP 5MM DID NOT FIT INTO THE NAIL THREAD. THREE SPECIALISTS ATTEMPTED TO INSERT IT, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DO. ADDITIONAL ANESTHESIA WAS NECESSARY FOR THE PROCEDURE. THE PROCEDURE WAS RESUMED, AFTER A SIGNIFICANT DELAY, USING A SIMILAR S+N BACK-UP PRODUCT. NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24192632 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 29, 2021Difficult to Insert; Difficult to Insert

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING SURGERY, THE NAIL CAP 5MM CANNOT FIT INTO THE TIBIA NAIL. THE PROCEDURE WAS FINISHED WITH A SMITH AND NEPHEW BACK UP DEVICE WITHOUT DELAY. THE PATIENT WAS NOT HARMED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 13113851 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K210980, K981529. 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-2443-2023 · Jul 24, 2023 · Open, Classified
  TRIGEN TROCHANTERIC ANTEGRADE NAIL LIME 11.5MM X 36CM 130 DEGREE LEFT, REF 71647336, Femur nail
• 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-0943-2013 · Feb 7, 2013 · Terminated
  INTERNAL HEX RECON SCREW, TI-6AL-4V, REF 7162380, TRIGEN (R) INTERNAL HEX CAPTURED RECON SCREW, QTY: (1), 6.4 MM, 80 MM, TITANIUM, Smith & Nephew, Inc. Orthopedic. Bone screw for
• Z-0944-2013 · Feb 7, 2013 · Terminated
  INTERNAL HEX RECON SCREW, TI-6AL-4V, REF 7162375, TRIGEN (R) INTERNAL HEX CAPTURED RECON SCREW, QTY: (1), 6.4 MM, 75 MM, TITANIUM, Smith & Nephew, Inc. Orthopedic. Bone screw for