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SynCage 397.087Recalls & reported problems

Synthes GmbH · SYNCAGE IMPLANT HOLDER- STRAIGHT · Class 1

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 10705034778501), received between May 6, 2021 and May 6, 2021 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Mechanical Problem” (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

  • Mechanical Problem1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionMay 6, 2021Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem

    DEVICE REPORT FROM SYNTHES REPORTS AN EVENT IN (B)(6) AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2021, DURING AN ALIF PROCEDURE, THE SYNCAGE IMPLANT INSERTER KNOB WOULD NOT ROTATE. THE SURGEON WAS UNABLE TO TIGHTEN THE CAGE TO THE INSERTER. NO FURTHER DAMAGE OR PATIENT CONSEQUENCE WAS REPORTED. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) SYNCAGE IMPLANT HOLDER- STRAIGHT. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR (B)(4).

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 11783450 ↗

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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.