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NA 02.211.054Recalls & reported problems

Synthes GmbH · 2.7MM VA LCKNG SCREW SLF-TPNG WITH T8 STARDRIVE RECESS 54MM · Class 2 · Implant

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

Adverse event reports
4
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
3
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10886982053787), received between Sep 17, 2020 and Jul 21, 2022 — classified as 3 injuries, 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device-Device Incompatibility” (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 Problem1
  • Device-Device Incompatibility1
  • Material Deformation1
  • Material Twisted/Bent1

Patient problems

  • Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available2
  • No Code Available1
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
  • Nonunion/Delayed-union Bone Fracture1

Recent adverse event reports

The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryJul 21, 2022Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility

    DEVICE REPORT FROM SYNTHES REPORTS AN EVENT IN (B)(6) AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED ON (B)(6) 2022 THERE WAS LACK OF LOCKING OF 2.7 MM LOCKING SCREWS IN TWO (2) LOW COMPRESSION PLATE (LCP) ELBOW PLATES WITH A DYNAMOMETRIC SCREWDRIVER INTRAOPERATIVELY. SEVERAL SCREWS BENT AND THERE WERE TWO (2) EDGES ON ONE SIDE. THE PATIENT WAS IMMOBILIZED FOR TEN (10) DAYS AND X-RAYS WERE TAKEN. A SURGICAL REVISION IS PLANNED TO REMOVE EVERYTHING BUT HAS NOT YET BEEN COMPLETED. IMPLANTS ARE STILL CURRENTLY IMPLANTED IN THE PATIENT. THIS IS REPORT 11 OF 12 FOR (B)(4). THIS REPORT IS FOR A LOCKING SCREW.

    Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available

    MAUDE report 15074340 ↗
  • InjuryJul 8, 2022Material Deformation; Material Deformation

    DEVICE REPORT FROM SYNTHES REPORTS AN EVENT IN FRANCE AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED ON (B)(6) 2022 THERE WAS LACK OF LOCKING OF 2.7 MM LOCKING SCREWS IN TWO (2) LOW COMPRESSION PLATE (LCP) ELBOW PLATES WITH A DYNAMOMETRIC SCREWDRIVER INTRAOPERATIVELY. SEVERAL SCREWS BENT AND THERE WERE TWO (2) EDGES ON ONE SIDE. THE PATIENT WAS IMMOBILIZED FOR TEN (10) DAYS AND X-RAYS WERE TAKEN. A SURGICAL REVISION IS PLANNED TO REMOVE EVERYTHING BUT HAS NOT YET BEEN COMPLETED. IMPLANTS ARE STILL CURRENTLY IMPLANTED IN THE PATIENT. THIS IS REPORT 5 OF 12 FOR (B)(4). THIS REPORT IS FOR A LOCKING SCREW.

    Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available

    MAUDE report 14959600 ↗
  • InjuryOct 29, 2020Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    UPDATED EVENT DESCRIPTION: IT WAS REPORTED ON (B)(6) 2020, THAT PATIENT UNDERWENT REVISION SURGERY DUE TO NONUNION AND 1 BROKEN 60MM LENGTH VA LOCKING SCREW. ONE (1) VARIABLE ANGLE (VA) LOCKING COMPRESSION PLATE (LCP) EXTENDED MEDIAL DISTAL HUMERUS PLATE, SEVEN (7) VA LOCKING SCREWS AND ONE (1) CORTEX SCREW AND ONE (1) VA LCP DISTAL HUMERUS PLATE WERE SUCCESSFULLY EXPLANTED. THERE WAS A FRAGMENT OF THE SHAFT AND THE SCREWHEAD BUT IT WAS REMOVED EASILY WITHOUT ADDED TIME. PATIENT OUTCOME WAS UNKNOWN. THIS COMPLAINT INVOLVES TEN (10) DEVICES.

    Patient problems: No Code Available; Nonunion/Delayed-union Bone Fracture

    MAUDE report 10755270 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 17, 2020Material Twisted/Bent; Material Twisted/Bent

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2020 DURING THE SCREW INSERTION, A SCREW STRIPPED. THE DRIVER DID NOT RETAIN THE SCREW AFTER. THE SURGERY WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED WITH A DELAY OF ONE (1) MINUTE. PATIENT CONSEQUENCE IS UNKNOWN. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) 2.7MM VA LCKNG SCREW SLF-TPNG WITH T8 STARDRIVE RECESS 54MM. THIS IS REPORT 2 OF 2 FOR(B)(4).

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 10550177 ↗

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