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NA 04.161.030Recalls & reported problems

Synthes GmbH · TI OCCIPITAL PLATE/ROD · Class 2 · Implant

Data updated Oct 16, 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 10705034733494), received between Feb 13, 2017 and Feb 13, 2017 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (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 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Fracture1

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.

  • MalfunctionFeb 13, 2017Fracture; Fracture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN UNSPECIFIED SURGICAL PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2017 THE SURGEON WAS BENDING THE OCCIPITAL PLATE/ROD DURING AND NOTICED THAT IT HAD FRACTURED AT A SCREW HOLE DURING BENDING. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM OR SURGICAL DELAY REPORTED. THIS REPORT IS 1 OF 1 FOR COM-(B)(4).

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 6327551 ↗

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