NA 02.206.222Recalls & reported problems
Synthes GmbH · 3.5MM CRTX SCREW/LOW PROF HD SELF-TAPPING/STAR DRIVE/22MM · Class 2 · Implant
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10886982051004), received between Jan 16, 2018 and Mar 24, 2021 — classified as 2 injuries, 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping 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 18, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem2
- Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem1
Patient problems
- Unspecified Infection2
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionMar 24, 2021Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem; Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING RECEIPT OF PRODUCT FOR REPLENISHMENT INVENTORY, THE 3.5MM CORTEX SCREWS SELF-TAPPING LOW-PROFILE T15 STARDRIVE RECESS WAS NOT THE PART IN THE PACKAGE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT AND SURGICAL INVOLVEMENT. THIS REPORT IS FOR A 3.5 CORTEX SCREW. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11560753 ↗InjuryJan 16, 2018Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT REVISION OF A 1 PLATE, 4 CORTEX SCREW. 4 VARIABLE ANGLE LOCKING COMPRESSION SCREW AND 1 METAPHYSEAL SCREW ON (B)(6) 2017 DUE TO RIGHT TIBIAL INFECTION. THE PLATE AND SCREWS WERE ORIGINALLY IMPLANTED ON AN UNKNOWN DATE. THE DEVICES WERE REMOVED INTACT AND AN ANTIBIOTIC NAIL WAS IMPLANTED. THE SURGERY WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED WITH NO DELAY. THE PATIENT OUTCOME WAS REPORTED AS FINE. THE PATIENT MAY BE SCHEDULED FOR ADDITIONAL SURGERIES AS PART OF A STAGED RE-IMPLANTATION. THIS COMPLAINT IS FOR TEN (10) DEVICES. (B)(4).
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 7194167 ↗InjuryJan 16, 2018Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT REVISION OF A 1 PLATE, 4 CORTEX SCREW. 4 VARIABLE ANGLE LOCKING COMPRESSION SCREW AND 1 METAPHYSEAL SCREW ON (B)(6) 2017 DUE TO RIGHT TIBIAL INFECTION. THE PLATE AND SCREWS WERE ORIGINALLY IMPLANTED ON AN UNKNOWN DATE. THE DEVICES WERE REMOVED INTACT AND AN ANTIBIOTIC NAIL WAS IMPLANTED. THE SURGERY WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED WITH NO DELAY. THE PATIENT OUTCOME WAS REPORTED AS FINE. THE PATIENT MAY BE SCHEDULED FOR ADDITIONAL SURGERIES AS PART OF A STAGED RE-IMPLANTATION. THIS COMPLAINT IS FOR TEN (10) DEVICES. (B)(4).
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 7194035 ↗
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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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