TFN-ADVANCE 04.038.305Recalls & reported problems
Synthes GmbH · TFNA HELICAL BLADE 105MM · 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 10886982099044), received between Jan 4, 2019 and Jan 4, 2019 — classified as 1 injury.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Patient Device Interaction 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
Device problems
- Patient Device Interaction Problem1
Patient problems
- No Code Available1
- Pain1
Recent adverse event reports
The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryJan 4, 2019Patient Device Interaction Problem; Patient Device Interaction Problem
IT WAS REPORTED ON (B)(6) 2018, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A REMOVAL OF A TROCHANTERIC FEMORAL NAILING -ADVANCED (TFNA) SYSTEM AND HAD TOTAL HIP INSERTED DUE TO CUT OUT. THE NAIL CAUSED PAIN AND STIFFNESS IN PATIENTS HIP. IT WAS UNKNOWN IF THERE WERE ANY SURGICAL DELAYS. PATIENT AND PROCEDURE OUTCOME WERE UNKNOWN. CONCOMITANT DEVICE REPORTED: UNKNOWN LOCKING SCREWS (PART#UNKNOWN, LOT#UNKNOWN, QUANTITY UNKNOWN). THIS COMPLAINT INVOLVES TWO (2) DEVICES. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) TFNA HELICAL BLADE 105MM. THIS REPORT IS 2 OF 2 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Code Available; Pain
MAUDE report 8219345 ↗
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-1240-2024 · Jan 24, 2024 · Open, ClassifiedTFNA Femoral Nail 11mm, right, 130, L 235mm-Intended for temporary fixation and stabilization of proximal femur fractures. Part Number: 04.037.144S
- Z-1239-2024 · Jan 24, 2024 · Open, ClassifiedTFNA Femoral Nail 9mm, right, 130, L 235mm-Intended for temporary fixation and stabilization of proximal femur fractures. Part Number: 04.037.944S
- Z-1247-2023 · Feb 1, 2023 · Open, ClassifiedTFN-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-1246-2023 · Feb 1, 2023 · Open, ClassifiedTFN-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, ClassifiedTFN-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-0126-2016 · Sep 21, 2015 · TerminatedSynthes 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 · TerminatedHelical 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 · TerminatedTFN-ADVANCED Proximal Femoral Nailing System (TFNA); for treatment of fractures in orthopedics and trauma.
- Z-1352-2015 · Feb 24, 2015 · TerminatedSynthes 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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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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