NA 03.118.005Recalls & reported problems
Synthes GmbH · 3.5MM COMPRESSION/DISTRACTION POST/FOR VA-LOCKING HOLE · Class 1
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 8
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 8 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10886982073341), received between Jan 27, 2025 and Aug 8, 2025 — classified as 8 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Twisted/Bent” (6 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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Material Twisted/Bent6
- Device-Device Incompatibility2
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions8
Recent adverse event reports
The 8 most recent of 8 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionAug 8, 2025Material Twisted/Bent; Material Twisted/Bent
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE COMPRESSION DISTRACTION POST FOR VA LOCKING SCREW HAS THREADS STRIPPED. THE ISSUE IDENTIFIED DURING INSPECTION. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22751633 ↗MalfunctionAug 8, 2025Material Twisted/Bent; Material Twisted/Bent
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE COMPRESSION DISTRACTION POST FOR VA LOCKING SCREW HAS THREADS STRIPPED. THE ISSUE IDENTIFIED DURING INSPECTION. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22751629 ↗MalfunctionAug 8, 2025Material Twisted/Bent; Material Twisted/Bent
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE COMPRESSION DISTRACTION POST FOR VA LOCKING SCREW HAS THREADS STRIPPED. THE ISSUE IDENTIFIED DURING INSPECTION. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22751624 ↗MalfunctionAug 8, 2025Material Twisted/Bent; Material Twisted/Bent
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE COMPRESSION DISTRACTION POST FOR VA LOCKING SCREW HAS THREADS STRIPPED. THE ISSUE IDENTIFIED DURING INSPECTION. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22751612 ↗MalfunctionAug 8, 2025Material Twisted/Bent; Material Twisted/Bent
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE COMPRESSION DISTRACTION POST FOR VA LOCKING SCREW HAS THREADS STRIPPED. THE ISSUE IDENTIFIED DURING INSPECTION. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22751600 ↗MalfunctionAug 8, 2025Material Twisted/Bent; Material Twisted/Bent
THE FOLLOWING PRODUCT ISSUES WERE REPORTED TO HAVE OCCURRED ON AN UNKNOWN DATE: DEPTH GAUGE FOR 3.5MM CORTEX SCREWS (X 3) - HOOK IS BROKEN FROM USAGE IN PELVIS RATCHET WRENCH-11MM WIDTH ACROSS FLATS (X 3) - RATCHET DOESN'T WORK. 2.4/2.7 VOLT(TM) SCR RACK 6-90 2 HIGH 1/3 WIDTH ALUM FRAME (X 2) - RACKS ARE FADED FROM WASH AND SOAP. 1. 6MM/0.8MM DOUBLE DRILL GUIDE (X 2) - GUIDE IS BENT. 2. 0MM/1.1MM DOUBLE DRILL GUIDE (X 2) - GUIDE IS BENT. 2.7MM COMPRESSION/DISTRACTION POST/FOR VA-LOCKING HOLE X 6- THREADS ARE STRIPPED. 2.8MM GUIDE WIRE/ 300MM LENGTH FLUTED TIP (X 6)- THREADS STRIPPED. 2.7MM VOLT(TM) CONDYLAR PLATE 6H/58MM (X 1) - PLATE DID NOT LOCK WITH LOCKING SCREW. 2.7MM VOLT(TM) CONDYLAR PLATE 10H/95MM (X 1) PLATE DID NOT LOCK WITH LOCKING SCREW. 15.5MM MONOBLOC FLEXIBLE REAMER - LONG (X 2) - REAMERS ARE DULL. PERIOSTEAL ELEVATOR 14MM STRAIGHT BLADE-ROUND EDGE (X 3)- RUST ON ELEVATOR. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT; ISSUES WERE NOTED IN STERILE PROCESSING.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22748420 ↗MalfunctionJan 27, 2025Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2025, THE DEVICES WERE NOT THREADING IN. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21241730 ↗MalfunctionJan 27, 2025Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2025, THE DEVICES WERE NOT THREADING IN. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21241237 ↗
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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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