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NA 201.666Recalls & reported problems

Synthes GmbH · 2.4MM CORTEX SCREW SELF-TAPPING 36MM · Class 2 · Implant

Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 10886982142337), received between Jan 2, 2019 and Jan 2, 2019 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem” (1 report).

2 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K001941, K030310, K040588, K112583); 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 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem1

Patient problems

  • No Patient Involvement1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionJan 2, 2019Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem; Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE, THE CORTEX SCREW WAS NOT RECEIVED IN THE PACKAGE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) 2.4MM CORTEX SCREW SELF-TAPPING 36MM. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR (B)(4).

    Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

    MAUDE report 8207857 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K001941, K030310, K040588, K112583. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-0323-2016 · Nov 2, 2015 · Terminated
    2.4MM locking screw SLF-TPNG with Stardrive Recess 18 mm. Intended for fixation of fractures, osteotomies, nonunions, replantations, and fusions of small bones and small bone frag
  • Z-0406-2014 · Jul 30, 2013 · Terminated
    Synthes 2.4 mm LC-DCP Plate 6 Holes/51mm Product Usage: Intended for fractures, osteotomies, and replantations of small bones including the foot, ankle, and hand.

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