NA 04.211.038Recalls & reported problems
Synthes GmbH · 2.7MM TI VA LCKNG SCR SLF-TPNG WITH T8 STARDRIVE RECESS 38MM · Class 2 · Implant
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10886982119117), received between Jun 12, 2025 and Jan 16, 2026 — classified as 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (2 reports).
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
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break2
- Device Slipped1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJan 16, 2026Break; Device Slipped
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT SURGERY WITH VA-LCP DHP RIGHT. DURING THE FINAL CHECK AFTER FIXING THE PLATE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT ONE SCREW WAS LOOSE. THE SURGEON ATTEMPTED TO REMOVE THE 2.7 VA LOCKING SCREW 38MM, BUT IT BROKE OFF AT THE SCREW HEAD, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO REMOVE THE SCREW WITH A SCREWDRIVER. THE SURGEON WAS ABLE TO REMOVE THE BROKEN SCREW BY GRASPING AND ROTATING THE THREADED PORTION WITH FINE-TIPPED FORCEPS FROM THE GAP BETWEEN THE PLATE AND THE BONE. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WITH NO SURGICAL DELAY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24093598 ↗MalfunctionJun 12, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THE SURGEON NOTED THAT SOME METAL MATERIAL SHAVINGS CAME OUT WHEN HE INSERTED THE SCREWS INTRAOPERATIVELY. SURGERY DATE IS UNKNOWN. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THERE WAS SURGICAL DELAY OR HOW THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED. NO KNOWN PATIENT CONSEQUENCES.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22194255 ↗
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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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