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NA 02.231.018Recalls & reported problems

Synthes GmbH · 5.0MM PERIPROSTHETIC VA LCKNG SCREW/SLF-TPNG/STRDRV/18MM · Class 2 · Implant

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

Adverse event reports
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10886982061898), received between Sep 16, 2022 and Apr 4, 2023 — classified as 1 injury, 1 malfunction.

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

2 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K110354); 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 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
  • Device-Device Incompatibility1
  • Material Deformation1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
  • Unspecified Infection1

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionApr 4, 2023Device-Device Incompatibility; Material Deformation; Device-Device Incompatibility; Material Deformation

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE, THE ELEVATORS WERE BENT IN STERILE PROCESSING WASH. THE SECOND ITEMS, SCREWDRIVERS, WERE COMPLETELY STRIPPED OUT AND UNUSABLE. SCREWDRIVER IS ALSO STRIPPED OUT AND NEEDS REPLACING. THE LAST ITEM SCREW IS A HAND TORQUE LONGING HANDLE AND THE QUICK CONNECT HAS BENT AND NO LONGER ACCEPTS A SHAFT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1 ) 5.0 PERIPRO VAL SCR SLF TPNG/SD/18 THIS IS REPORT 2 OF 2 FOR COMPLAINT (B)(4).

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 16674049 ↗
  • InjurySep 16, 2022Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2022 ALL IMPLANTS REMOVED WITHOUT INCIDENT. PATIENT WAS INFECTED. CLEAN OUT CANAL THROUGH REAMING AND IRRIGATION. IMPLANT OF AN ANTIBIOTIC COATED NAIL. NO IMPLANTS TO BE RETURNED. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1)5.0 PERIPRO VAL SCR SLF-TPNG/SD/18. THIS IS REPORT 11 OF 11 FOR COMPLAINT.

    Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

    MAUDE report 15442499 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K110354. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-1125-2014 · Feb 5, 2014 · Terminated
    Synthes 5.0mm Variable Locking Screw This device is part of the Variable Angle Locking Compression Plate family and this technology included variable angle Combi holes in the plat
  • Z-0401-2014 · May 29, 2013 · Terminated
    Synthes 4.5MM TI VA-LCP CRVD Condylar Plate/6H/159MM/RT-STER Synthes 4.5MM TI VA-LCP CRVD Condylar Plate/6H/159MM/RT-STER is used for buttressing multi fragmentary diatal femur fra

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