NA 03.010.443Recalls & reported problems
Synthes GmbH · COMPRESSION DEVICE FOR SUPRAPATELLAR · Class 1
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10886982068859), received between Sep 13, 2018 and Apr 21, 2023 — classified as 3 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device-Device Incompatibility” (2 reports).
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
- Device-Device Incompatibility2
- Material Twisted/Bent1
- Off-Label Use1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionApr 21, 2023Off-Label Use; Device-Device Incompatibility; Off-Label Use; Device-Device Incompatibility
DEVICE REPORT FROM SYNTHESE REPORTS AN EVENT IN UNITED KINGDOM AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED ON THURSDAY (B)(6) 2023, THAT THEY DID A SUPRAPATELLAR TIBIAL NAIL CASE AND ONE OF THE SURGEONS DECIDED TO DO SOMETHING NOT RECOMMENDED, WHICH END UP RESULTING ON A COUPLE OF INSTRUMENTS ON THE MODULE BEING DAMAGED FOR GOOD. THE 2 ITEMS CODE ARE : 03.010.443 AND 03.010.404 BOTH OF THEM ARE NOW IMPOSSIBLE TO BE SEPARATED. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) COMPRESSION TOOL F/ETN F/SUPRAPAT APPROACH THIS IS REPORT 2 OF 2 FOR COMPLAINT (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16787313 ↗MalfunctionDec 24, 2020Material Twisted/Bent; Material Twisted/Bent
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2020, THE COMPRESSION DEVICE FOR SUPRAPATELLAR, EXTRACTOR, CONNECTING SCREWS AND EXTRACTION SCREW WERE STRIPPED, TROCARS WERE BENT ALONG WITH THE WIRE GUIDES, BLUE HANDLE, BLACK KNOB BROKE OFF, ALONG WITH BUTTONS ON THE SIDE TO PROTECTION SLEEVE. THE SURGEON WAS AGGRESSIVE AND OVER-TORQUED PRODUCTS LEADING TO STRIPPING AND BENDING OF PRODUCTS. A NEW SET BROUGHT INTO THE ROOM. THERE WERE 10 MINUTES OF SURGICAL DELAY. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THE SURGERY SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED. NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE. THIS COMPLAINT ELEVEN (11) DEVICES. THIS REPORT IS FOR (1) COMPRESSION DEVICE FOR SUPRAPATELLAR THIS REPORT IS 8 OF 8 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11072167 ↗MalfunctionSep 13, 2018Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility
DEVICE REPORT FROM SYNTHES EUROPE REPORTS AN EVENT IN THE (B)(6) AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2018, THE COMPRESSION DEVICE AND CONNECTION SCREW STUCK TOGETHER AND WERE UNABLE TO BE SEPARATED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH NO DELAY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM. THIS REPORT IS FOR A COMPRESSION DEVICE FOR SUPRAPATELLAR. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 2 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 7874052 ↗
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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 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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