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NA 02.127.185Recalls & reported problems

Synthes GmbH · 3.5MM VARIABLE ANGLE LOCKING SCREW/SLF-TPNG/STRDRV/85MM · Class 2 · Implant

Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
6
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
5
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 6 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10886982043399), received between Nov 11, 2021 and Jul 13, 2022 — classified as 5 injuries, 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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem5
  • Mechanical Problem1

Patient problems

  • Pain4
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
  • Nonunion/Delayed-union Bone Fracture1

Recent adverse event reports

The 6 most recent of 6 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryJul 13, 2022Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED ON (B)(6) 2022 , THAT THERE WAS REMOVAL OF HARDWARE AND REVISION. NON UNION RIGHT FEMUR. ALL HARDWARE WAS REMOVED WITHOUT COMPLICATION. THERE WERE NO BROKEN IMPLANTS. PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY. PATIENT WAS DOING WELL AFTER POST OP. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1)3.5 VA LCKNG SCR SLF-TPNG/SD/85. THIS IS REPORT 3 OF 4 FOR COMPLAINT (B)(4).

    Patient problems: Nonunion/Delayed-union Bone Fracture

    MAUDE report 14998946 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 18, 2022Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT, AFTER INSPECTION OF THE BACK UP INSTRUMENTS, THESE WERE SET ASIDE FOR COMPLAINTS. NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) 3.5 VA LCKNG SCR SLF-TPNG/SD/85. THIS IS REPORT 8 OF 8 FOR COMPLAINT (B)(4).

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 13285404 ↗
  • InjuryNov 11, 2021Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2021, THE SALES CONSULTANT WAS NOTIFIED OF AN ADD ON CASE. THE PATIENT HAD A COMPLAINT TO BE SEEN AFTER A TIBIA PLATEAU FRACTURE AND REPAIR DUE TO SEVERE PAIN AND OTHER COMPLICATIONS. THE ORIGINAL SURGERY TOOK PLACE ON (B)(6) OF 2021 AND THE PATIENT HAD A DRAINING FISTULA AT THE INCISION SITE AS WELL AS IMPROPER REDUCTION OF THE ORIGINAL FRACTURE. THE SURGEON DECIDED TO REMOVE ALL CURRENT HARDWARE AND VERIFY THE PRESENCE OR THE LACK OF PATHOGENS. ALSO THE PATIENTS HEALTH NEEDS TO BE STABLE BEFORE HE CAN PROCEED WITH A REVISION SURGERY, TO PROPERLY REDUCE THE JOINT LINE AND MAKE THE LIMB USEABLE AGAIN FOR THE PATIENT. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) 3.5 VA LCKNG SCR SLF-TPNG/SD/85. THIS IS REPORT 13 OF 18 FOR COMPLAINT (B)(4).

    Patient problems: Pain

    MAUDE report 12797812 ↗
  • InjuryNov 11, 2021Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2021, THE SALES CONSULTANT WAS NOTIFIED OF AN ADD ON CASE. THE PATIENT HAD A COMPLAINT TO BE SEEN AFTER A TIBIA PLATEAU FRACTURE AND REPAIR DUE TO SEVERE PAIN AND OTHER COMPLICATIONS. THE ORIGINAL SURGERY TOOK PLACE ON (B)(6) OF 2021 AND THE PATIENT HAD A DRAINING FISTULA AT THE INCISION SITE AS WELL AS IMPROPER REDUCTION OF THE ORIGINAL FRACTURE. THE SURGEON DECIDED TO REMOVE ALL CURRENT HARDWARE AND VERIFY THE PRESENCE OR THE LACK OF PATHOGENS. ALSO THE PATIENTS HEALTH NEEDS TO BE STABLE BEFORE HE CAN PROCEED WITH A REVISION SURGERY, TO PROPERLY REDUCE THE JOINT LINE AND MAKE THE LIMB USEABLE AGAIN FOR THE PATIENT. THIS REPORT IS FOR (1) 3.5 VA LCKNG SCR SLF-TPNG/SD/85. THIS IS REPORT 15 OF 18 FOR COMPLAINT (B)(4).

    Patient problems: Pain

    MAUDE report 12797673 ↗
  • InjuryNov 11, 2021Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2021, THE SALES CONSULTANT WAS NOTIFIED OF AN ADD ON CASE. THE PATIENT HAD A COMPLAINT TO BE SEEN AFTER A TIBIA PLATEAU FRACTURE AND REPAIR DUE TO SEVERE PAIN AND OTHER COMPLICATIONS. THE ORIGINAL SURGERY TOOK PLACE ON (B)(6) OF 2021 AND THE PATIENT HAD A DRAINING FISTULA AT THE INCISION SITE AS WELL AS IMPROPER REDUCTION OF THE ORIGINAL FRACTURE. THE SURGEON DECIDED TO REMOVE ALL CURRENT HARDWARE AND VERIFY THE PRESENCE OR THE LACK OF PATHOGENS. ALSO THE PATIENTS HEALTH NEEDS TO BE STABLE BEFORE HE CAN PROCEED WITH A REVISION SURGERY, TO PROPERLY REDUCE THE JOINT LINE AND MAKE THE LIMB USEABLE AGAIN FOR THE PATIENT. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) 3.5 VA LCKNG SCR SLF-TPNG/SD/85. THIS IS REPORT 14 OF 18 FOR (B)(4).

    Patient problems: Pain

    MAUDE report 12797654 ↗
  • InjuryNov 11, 2021Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2021, THE SALES CONSULTANT WAS NOTIFIED OF AN ADD ON CASE. THE PATIENT HAD A COMPLAINT TO BE SEEN AFTER A TIBIA PLATEAU FRACTURE AND REPAIR DUE TO SEVERE PAIN AND OTHER COMPLICATIONS. THE ORIGINAL SURGERY TOOK PLACE ON (B)(6) OF 2021 AND THE PATIENT HAD A DRAINING FISTULA AT THE INCISION SITE AS WELL AS IMPROPER REDUCTION OF THE ORIGINAL FRACTURE. THE SURGEON DECIDED TO REMOVE ALL CURRENT HARDWARE AND VERIFY THE PRESENCE OR THE LACK OF PATHOGENS. ALSO THE PATIENTS HEALTH NEEDS TO BE STABLE BEFORE HE CAN PROCEED WITH A REVISION SURGERY, TO PROPERLY REDUCE THE JOINT LINE AND MAKE THE LIMB USEABLE AGAIN FOR THE PATIENT. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) 3.5 VA LCKNG SCR SLF-TPNG/SD/85. THIS IS REPORT 4 OF 18 FOR (B)(4).

    Patient problems: Pain

    MAUDE report 12796812 ↗

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