NA 202.880Recalls & reported problems
Synthes GmbH · 2.7MM CORTEX SCREW SLF-TPNG WITH T8 STARDRIVE RECESS 20MM · Class 2 · Implant
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10886982145093), received between Sep 3, 2025 and Sep 3, 2025 — classified as 3 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem” (3 reports).
6 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K010321, K050110, K063049, K102694, K112583, K113364); 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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem3
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 3, 2025Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem; Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ITEM WAS RECEIVED AND MANUFACTURER PACKAGE WAS SEALED BUT NO SCREWS WERE INSIDE. TIMING OF THE EVENT WAS REPORTED TO BE POSTOPERATIVE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22955909 ↗MalfunctionSep 3, 2025Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem; Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ITEM WAS RECEIVED AND MANUFACTURER PACKAGE WAS SEALED BUT NO SCREWS WERE INSIDE. TIMING OF THE EVENT WAS REPORTED TO BE POSTOPERATIVE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22954979 ↗MalfunctionSep 3, 2025Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem; Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ITEM WAS RECEIVED AND MANUFACTURER PACKAGE WAS SEALED BUT NO SCREWS WERE INSIDE. TIMING OF THE EVENT WAS REPORTED TO BE POSTOPERATIVE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22954966 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K010321, K050110, K063049, K102694, K112583, K113364. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-2389-2016 · Jun 28, 2016 · TerminatedSynthes 2.4mm Titanium Locking Screws Self-Tapping with Stardrive Recess 12mm, Synthes 2.4mm Titanium Locking Screws Self-Tapping with Stardrive Recess 12mm, Plate, Fixation, Bone,
- Z-0323-2016 · Nov 2, 2015 · Terminated2.4MM 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-0167-2016 · Oct 6, 2015 · Terminated2.7 mm Locking Screw SLF-TPNG with T8 Stardrive Recess 12mm. The Synthes modular Mini Fragment LCP System is intended for fixation of fractures, osteotomies, nonunions, replantati
- Z-1274-2014 · Jan 7, 2014 · TerminatedDrill Template and the Saw Guide for the Ulna Osteotomy System. Intended for fixation of fractures, osteotomies, nonunions, replantations, and fusions of small bones and small bon
- Z-0380-2014 · Jul 31, 2013 · Terminated2.4 and 2.7 MM Locking Screw SLF-TPNG with T8 Stardrive Recess 12 MM Fixation of fractures, osteotomies, nonunions, replantations, and fusions of small bones and small bone fragmen
- Z-0956-2013 · Jan 11, 2013 · TerminatedVariable Angle Locking Compression Plate/VA-LCP Dorsal Distal Radius Plate, Part Number 02.115.431. Indicated for: Dorsally displaced fractures, Open joint reconstruction, and Cor
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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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