NA 04.615.028Recalls & reported problems
Synthes GmbH · 3.5MM TI CANCELLOUS POLYAXIAL SCREW 28MM FOR 4.0MM RODS · Class 2 · Implant
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10705034739809), received between Jun 22, 2020 and Jul 12, 2021 — classified as 3 injuries.
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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem2
- Break1
Patient problems
- Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available2
- Failure of Implant1
- No Code Available1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryJul 12, 2021Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
THIS REPORT IS BEING FILED AFTER THE REVIEW OF A CLINICAL EVALUATION REPORT (CER) FROM A RELATED RESEARCH ACTIVITY DATABASE (DDRA) FOR PATIENTS UNDERGOING CERVICAL FUSION. THE FOLLOWING COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED AS FOLLOWS: READMISSION: NEOPLASM, BENIGN, NOS (1) -PATIENT NO.(B)(6), MALE, (B)(6) YEARS OLD WHO UNDERWENT POSTERIOR C3-T2 DECOMPRESSION FOR TUMOR RESECTION AND FUSION WITH SYNAPSE INSTRUMENTATION READMITTED FOR NEOPLASM, BENIGN, NOS. NEOPLASM, METASTATIC, BRAIN/SPINAL CORD (1) -PATIENT NO. (B)(6), FEMALE, (B)(6)-YEAR-OLD WHO UNDERWENT POSTERIOR CERVICOTHORACIC DECOMPRESSION FUSION WAS READMITTED FOR NEOPLASM, METASTATIC, BRAIN/SPINAL CORD. STENOSIS, CERVICAL SPINE (3) -PATIENT (NO. (B)(6))FEMALE (B)(6)-YEAR-OLD WHO UNDERWENT ANTERIOR C5-C6, C6-7 DISCECTOMY AND FUSION WITH ALLOGRAFT AND AVIATOR PLATE WAS READMITTED DUE TO STENOSIS, CERVICAL SPINE. -PATIENT (NO (B)(6)) FEMALE (B)(6)-YEAR-OLD WHO UNDERWENT ANTERIOR C5-6, C6-7 DISCECTOMY AND FUSION WITH ALLOGRAFT AND AVIATOR PLATE WAS READMITTED DUE TO STENOSIS, CERVICAL SPINE. -PATIENT (NO. (B)(6)) FEMALE (B)(6)-YEAR-OLD WHO UNDERWENT ANTERIOR/POSTERIOR CERVICAL FUSION WAS READMITTED DUE TO STENOSIS, CERVICAL SPINE. STENOS
Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available
MAUDE report 12153564 ↗InjuryJul 7, 2021Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
THIS REPORT IS BEING FILED AFTER THE REVIEW OF A CLINICAL EVALUATION REPORT (CER) FROM A RELATED RESEARCH ACTIVITY DATABASE (DDRA) FOR PATIENTS UNDERGOING CERVICAL FUSION. THE FOLLOWING COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED: READMISSION: NEOPLASM, BENIGN, NOS (1): PATIENT NO. (B)(6) , MALE, (B)(6) YEARS OLD WHO UNDERWENT POSTERIOR C3-T2 DECOMPRESSION FOR TUMOR RESECTION AND FUSION WITH SYNAPSE INSTRUMENTATION READMITTED FOR NEOPLASM, BENIGN, NOS. NEOPLASM, METASTATIC, BRAIN/SPINAL CORD (1): PATIENT NO. (B)(6), FEMALE, (B)(6) YEAR-OLD WHO UNDERWENT POSTERIOR CERVICOTHORACIC DECOMPRESSION FUSION WAS READMITTED FOR NEOPLASM, METASTATIC, BRAIN/SPINAL CORD. STENOSIS, CERVICAL SPINE (3): PATIENT (NO. (B)(6)) FEMALE (B)(6) YEAR-OLD WHO UNDERWENT ANTERIOR C5-C6, C6-7 DISCECTOMY AND FUSION WITH ALLOGRAFT AND AVIATOR PLATE WAS READMITTED DUE TO STENOSIS, CERVICAL SPINE. PATIENT (NO (B)(6)) FEMALE (B)(6) YEAR-OLD WHO UNDERWENT ANTERIOR C5-6, C6-7 DISCECTOMY AND FUSION WITH ALLOGRAFT AND AVIATOR PLATE WAS READMITTED DUE TO STENOSIS, CERVICAL SPINE. PATIENT (NO. (B)(6)) FEMALE (B)(6) YEAR-OLD WHO UNDERWENT ANTERIOR/POSTERIOR CERVICAL FUSION WAS READMITTED DUE TO STENOSIS, CERVICAL SPINE. STENOSIS, CERVIC
Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available
MAUDE report 12130051 ↗InjuryJun 22, 2020Break; Break
THIS REPORT IS AGAINST USER FACILITY MEDWATCH NUMBER (B)(4). THE ONLY INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS REPORT IS CORRECTION OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 2 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: Failure of Implant; No Code Available
MAUDE report 10179303 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.