SynFrame 387.356Recalls & reported problems
Synthes GmbH · HOLDER FOR SYNFRAME BONE LEVERS · Class 1
All models of SynFrame (18)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10705034771151), received between Apr 19, 2021 and Jan 9, 2025 — classified as 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Integrity Problem” (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 18, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Material Integrity Problem2
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJan 9, 2025Material Integrity Problem; Material Integrity Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2024 , THE NURSE WAS SETTING UP THE SYNFRAME AND NOTICED THAT TWO (2) SYNFRAME RINGS HAD STRIPPED SCREWS, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO ASSEMBLE TO SYNFRAME RING. ALSO, THE SURGEON BROKE THE ROD GUIDE FOR THE SYNFRAME HOMAN BLADE. FRAGMENTS THAT WERE GENERATED WERE REMOVED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY. THE PATIENT WAS NOT IMPACTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21113421 ↗MalfunctionApr 19, 2021Material Integrity Problem; Material Integrity Problem
DEVICE REPORT FROM SYNTHES REPORTS AN EVENT IN (B)(6) AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2021 THE PATIENT UNDERWENT FOR A SURGERY FOR ANTERIOR LUMBAR INTERBODY FUSION. DURING THE SURGERY, NORMALLY USING OF THE HOLDER FOR BONE LEVER WAS BROKE. THERE WAS NO FRAGMENT GENERATED. THE SURGERY COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WITH 01 (ONE) MINUTE DELAY. THERE WERE NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES ARE REPORTED.THIS COMPLAINT INVOLVES ONE (1) DEVICE. THIS REPORT IS FOR (1) HOLDER FOR SYNFRAME BONE LEVERS. THIS REPORT IS 1 OF 1 (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11690822 ↗
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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 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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