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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 ↗

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