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NA 02.226.318Recalls & reported problems

Synthes GmbH · 2.4MM HEADLESS COMPRESSION SCREW-LONG THREAD 18MM · Class 2 · Implant

Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

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 10886982059147), received between Sep 7, 2018 and Sep 7, 2018 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device-Device Incompatibility” (1 report).

1 other recall cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K012945, K021556, K161616); they may or may not involve this specific model.

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

  • Device-Device Incompatibility1

Patient problems

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionSep 7, 2018Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility

    FURTHER IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO DELAY AND THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY. THE PATIENT WAS FINE.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 7856691 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K012945, K021556, K161616. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-0890-2013 · Feb 12, 2013 · Terminated
    Atrapro Antipruritic Hydrogel, 1.5 oz gel tube, 4 Net wt/ 1.5 oz.. RX only, Professional Sample, Not for Sale. Pre-printed tube: MS31071, Shelf carton: PL51091-08 Atrapro Antiprur

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