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EXPert Nail 04.013.652SRecalls & reported problems

Synthes GmbH · 12MM TI CANN RETRO/ANTEGRADE FEMORAL NAIL-EX/360MM-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 10886982088215), received between Aug 5, 2021 and Aug 5, 2021 — classified as 1 injury.

1 other recall cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K033618); 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

  • Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • InjuryAug 5, 2021Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED ON (B)(6) 2021, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT FOR REMOVAL OF TITANIUM CANNULATED RETRO/ANTEGRADE FEMORAL NAIL, TITANIUM SPIRAL BLADE AND SIX (6) UNKNOWN LOCKING SCREWS IN PREPARATION FOR TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY. IT WAS UNKNOWN IF THE REMOVAL SURGERY COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY. THE PATIENT OUTCOME WAS UNKNOWN. THIS COMPLAINT INVOLVES EIGHT (8) DEVICES. THIS REPORT IS FOR (1) 12 TI CANN RETRO/ ANTEGRADE FEM NL/360-S. THIS REPORT IS 1 OF 8 FOR (B)(4).

    Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available

    MAUDE report 12284397 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K033618. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-2058-2013 · Nov 2, 2012 · Terminated
    Synthes Trauma Nail System. The devices are indication for bone fixation.

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