NA 202.828Recalls & reported problems
Synthes GmbH · 2.7MM CORTEX SCREW SELF-TAPPING 28MM · Class 2 · Implant
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10886982144805), received between Aug 23, 2021 and Oct 18, 2022 — classified as 2 injuries.
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
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem2
Patient problems
- Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available1
- Pain1
- Skin Inflammation/ Irritation1
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryOct 18, 2022Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2022, THE SURGEON PERFORMED A REMOVAL OF HARDWARE DUE TO PAIN AND IRRITATION. THE PROCEDURE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED. NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE. THIS REPORT INVOLVES ONE 2.7MM CORTEX SCREW SELF-TAPPING 28MM. THIS IS REPORT 7 OF 14 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: Pain; Skin Inflammation/ Irritation
MAUDE report 15628439 ↗InjuryAug 23, 2021Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2021, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT FOR A REMOVAL SURGERY. DURING THE SURGERY, ALL DEVICES WERE INTACT, NO ITEMS WERE BROKEN, AND WERE REMOVED SUCCESSFULLY AND WITHOUT DIFFICULTY. ORIGINALLY, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT FOR REMOVAL HARDWARE OF A LEFT TIBIAL SHAFT FRACTURE FOR INFECTION ON (B)(6) 2020. THE CURRENT REMOVAL SURGERY WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WITHOUT ANY DELAY. THE PATIENT WAS FIN POSTOPERATIVELY. THIS COMPLAINT INVOLVES 13 DEVICES. THIS REPORT IS FOR (1) 2.7MM CORTEX SCREW. SELF-TAPPING 28MM. THIS REPORT IS 8 OF 13 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available
MAUDE report 12356687 ↗
Other SCREW, FIXATION, INTRAOSSEOUS devices
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- NA 400.736ESynthes GmbH · SCREW, FIXATION, INTRAOSSEOUS21 reports
- OsteoMed 204-1206Osteomed LLC · SCREW, FIXATION, INTRAOSSEOUS14 reports
- NA 201.928Synthes GmbH · SCREW, FIXATION, INTRAOSSEOUS14 reports
- LEVEL ONE CMF 25-092-12-91KLS-Martin L.P. · SCREW, FIXATION, INTRAOSSEOUS11 reports
- LEVEL ONE CMF 25-092-08-91KLS-Martin L.P. · SCREW, FIXATION, INTRAOSSEOUS9 reports
- OsteoMed 202-2016Osteomed LLC · SCREW, FIXATION, INTRAOSSEOUS9 reports
- MatrixMIDFACE 04.503.204.01Synthes GmbH · SCREW, FIXATION, INTRAOSSEOUS8 reports
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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