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T-PAL 03.812.510Recalls & reported problems

Synthes GmbH · T-PAL TRIAL SPACER 12MM X 32MM 10MM HEIGHT · Class 1

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Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

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

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 10705034727967), received between Mar 31, 2017 and Mar 31, 2017 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break1

Patient problems

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionMar 31, 2017Break; Break

    DEVICE REPORT FROM SYNTHES EUROPE REPORTS AN EVENT IN (B)(6) AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT A MINIMALLY INVASIVE TRANSFORAMINAL LUMBAR INTERBODY FUSION (MIS TLIF) SURGERY WAS PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2017. DURING USING THE TRIAL IMPLANTS WITH TWO APPLICATORS, THEY BEGAN TO PIVOT INDEPENDENTLY, WHILST IN THE PATIENT, WITHOUT THE SURGEON TURNING THE APPLICATOR KNOB AS PER TECHNIQUE GUIDE. THEN, WHEN REMOVING THE TRIAL IMPLANTS, THEY BROKE, LEAVING THE BALL TIP INSIDE THE APPLICATOR KNOB. THE SAME HAPPENED BOTH INNER SHAFTS, WHILST HAMMERING THE IMPLANT INTO THE PATIENT. THE BALL TIP WAS BROKEN OFF INSIDE THE APPLICATOR KNOBS. THE SURGERY WAS PROLONGED ABOUT 15 MINUTES WHILST A COMPETITOR SET WAS OPENED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM AND THE OUTCOME WAS GOOD. ALL BROKEN OFF FRAGMENTS WERE REMOVED FROM THE PATIENT AND THE SURGERY WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED. CONCOMITANT REPORTED PARTS: 2X APPLICATOR OUTER SHAFT (PART 03.812.001 LOT 8959881); 2X APPLICATOR KNOB (PART 03.812.004 LOT 9261316); 1X HAMMER (PART AND LOT UNKNOWN). THIS IS REPORT 5 OF 8 FOR (B)(4).

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 6450916 ↗

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