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TFN-ADVANCE 04.037.224SRecalls & reported problems

Synthes GmbH · 12MM/125 DEG TI CANN TFNA 340MM/RIGHT - STERILE · Class 2 · Implant

All models of TFN-ADVANCE (195)

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 10886982097101), received between Mar 7, 2024 and Mar 7, 2024 — classified as 1 injury.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (1 report).

9 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K131548, K160167); 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.

Reports received per month

Nov 2023: 0 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 0 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 1 reportsApr 2024: 0 reportsMay 2024: 0 reportsJun 2024: 0 reportsJul 2024: 0 reportsAug 2024: 0 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 0 reportsNov 2024: 0 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 0 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 0 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 0 reportsNov 2025: 0 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 0 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 0 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520261
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break1

Patient problems

  • Insufficient Information1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • InjuryMar 7, 2024Break; Break

    DEVICE REPORT FROM SWITZERLAND REPORTS AN EVENT AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2024, A NAIL BREAKAGE OCCURRED. THE ORIGINAL PROCEDURE WAS PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2023. NO FRAGMENTS WERE RETAINED WITHIN THE PATIENT. A REVISION PROCEDURE TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE WAS PLANNED. NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE. THIS REPORT IS FOR A 12MM/125 DEG TI CANN TFNA 340MM/RIGHT ¿ STERILE. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR (B)(4).

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 18856062 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K131548, K160167. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-1239-2024 · Jan 24, 2024 · Open, Classified
    TFNA Femoral Nail 9mm, right, 130, L 235mm-Intended for temporary fixation and stabilization of proximal femur fractures. Part Number: 04.037.944S
  • Z-1240-2024 · Jan 24, 2024 · Open, Classified
    TFNA Femoral Nail 11mm, right, 130, L 235mm-Intended for temporary fixation and stabilization of proximal femur fractures. Part Number: 04.037.144S
  • Z-1246-2023 · Feb 1, 2023 · Open, Classified
    TFN-Advanced Femoral Nail 12MM/125 DEG TI CANN TFNA 200MM STERILE. Intended for temporary fixation and stabilization of proximal femur fractures. Part Number: 04.037.213S
  • Z-1248-2023 · Feb 1, 2023 · Open, Classified
    TFN-Advanced Femoral Nail 12MM/130 DEG TI CANN TFNA 170MM STERILE. Intended for temporary fixation and stabilization of proximal femur fractures Part Number: 04.037.242S
  • Z-1247-2023 · Feb 1, 2023 · Open, Classified
    TFN-Advanced Femoral Nail 12MM/125 DEG TI CANN TFNA 170MM - STERILE. Intended for temporary fixation and stabilization of proximal femur fractures. Part Number: 04.037.212S
  • Z-0126-2016 · Sep 21, 2015 · Terminated
    Synthes Screw Inserter; for use with Intramedullary Rod, orthopedic device. Used to secure the head element to the head element inserter to prevent disengagement during head eleme
  • Z-2091-2015 · Jun 10, 2015 · Terminated
    Helical Blade Inserter for Trochanteric Fixation Nail-ADVANCED (TFNA); intended to secure the head element to the head element inserter to prevent disengagement during head element
  • Z-1600-2015 · Apr 9, 2015 · Terminated
    TFN-ADVANCED Proximal Femoral Nailing System (TFNA); for treatment of fractures in orthopedics and trauma.
  • Z-1352-2015 · Feb 24, 2015 · Terminated
    Synthes 130 Degree Aiming Arm and 125 Degree Aiming Arm; The 130 Degree Aiming Arm and 125 Degree Aiming Arm are a part of the TFN-ADVANCED (TFNA) System. The TFN-ADVANCED Proxima

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