TFN-ADVANCE 04.038.110Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 10886982098542), received between Jul 27, 2018 and Jul 27, 2018 — classified as 1 malfunction.

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

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

Recent adverse event reports

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

• MalfunctionJul 27, 2018Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A ROUTINE INBOUND INSPECTION OF A RETURNED LOANER KIT ON (B)(6) 2018, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE HELICAL BLADE/SCREW EXTRACTOR AND TROCHANTERIC FIXATION NAIL ADVANCED (TFNA) SCREW WERE STUCK TOGETHER; THE TWO DEVICES WERE UNABLE TO BE PULLED APART. UPON AWARENESS OF THE ISSUE, THE FIELD STOCKING LOCATION (FSL) SITE WAS REQUESTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND PHOTO TO ENSURE THE CORRECT UNDERSTANDING OF THE PROBLEM. ON (B)(6) 2018, AFTER REVIEWING THE PHOTOS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED, THE DEVICE WAS DETERMINED TO BE A COMPLAINT. THE DEVICE WAS RETURNED WITH NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FROM THE HOSPITAL OR CONSULTANT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT AND HOSPITAL/PROCEDURE INVOLVEMENT REPORTED. THIS REPORT IS FOR A TFNA SCREW 110MM. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR (B)(4).

  Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

  MAUDE report 7726014 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K131548. 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-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-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-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-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