NA 388.151Recalls & reported problems
Synthes GmbH · COLLAR POSITIONER FOR DUAL-OPENING IMPL F/6.0MM RODS · Class 1
- 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 10705034772066), received between Sep 25, 2019 and Dec 24, 2025 — classified as 2 malfunctions.
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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break1
- Material Integrity Problem1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionDec 24, 2025Material Integrity Problem; Material Integrity Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT UNDERWENT POSTERIOR SPINAL FUSION ON (B)(6) 2025. DURING THE INSERTION OF A COLLAR AND NUT ON THE USS SCREW, THE LIP OF THE COLLAR INSERTER BROKE OFF AT THE WELD POINT. THE CASE WAS STILL ABLE TO BE COMPLETED AND THE PATIENT WAS NOT HARMED, HOWEVER IT WAS INCONVENIENT TO THE SURGEON. NO SURGERY DELAYED DUE TO THE REPORTED EVENT. FRAGMENTS WERE GENERATED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23887941 ↗MalfunctionSep 25, 2019Break; Break
NO FRAGMENTS WERE GENERATED FROM THE BROKEN DEVICE. PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A SECOND SIMILAR DEVICE.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 9120466 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.