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EXPert Nail 04.001.440SRecalls & reported problems

Synthes GmbH · 9MM TI CANNULATED HUMERAL NAIL-EX/300MM-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 10886982081117), received between Nov 24, 2021 and Nov 24, 2021 — 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

  • Physical Asymmetry1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • InjuryNov 24, 2021Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2021, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT REVISION SURGERY DUE TO IMPLANTS USED CAUSING THE PATIENT TO LOSE REDUCTION OF THE BONE. IT WAS UNKNOWN IF THE REVISION SURGERY COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THERE WAS A SURGICAL DELAY. THE PATIENT STATUS IS UNKNOWN. THIS COMPLAINT INVOLVES FIVE (5) DEVICES. THIS REPORT IS FOR (1) 9 TI CANNULATED HUMERAL NAIL-EX/300-SILE. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 5 FOR (B)(4).

    Patient problems: Physical Asymmetry

    MAUDE report 12869398 ↗

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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