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EXPert Nail 04.001.224SRecalls & reported problems

Synthes GmbH · 7MM TI CANNULATED HUMERAL NAIL-EX/220MM-STERILE · Class 2 · Implant

All models of EXPert Nail (151)

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

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

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 10886982080882), received between May 9, 2022 and May 9, 2022 — classified as 1 injury.

2 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K033071); 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

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1

Patient problems

  • Bone Fracture(s)1
  • Discomfort1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • InjuryMay 9, 2022Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED A HUMERAL NAIL WAS REMOVED DUE TO VARUS COLLAPSE CAUSING NAIL PROMINENCE PROXIMALLY LEADING TO PATIENT DISCOMFORT. FRACTURE HAD HEALED. IMPLANT AND EXPLANT DATES ARE UNKNOWN. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 3 FOR (B)(4). THIS REPORT IS FOR A HUMERAL NAIL.

    Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s); Discomfort

    MAUDE report 14338298 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K033071. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-0407-2014 · Jul 30, 2013 · Terminated
    Synthes Titanium Cannulated Humeral Nail Intended to aid in the alignment and stabilization of humeral fractures
  • Z-2058-2013 · Nov 2, 2012 · Terminated
    Synthes Trauma Nail System. The devices are indication for bone fixation.

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