NA 202.892Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 10886982145154), received between Feb 1, 2023 and Feb 1, 2023 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (1 report).

5 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K010321, K050110, K063049, K102694, 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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

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

• MalfunctionFeb 1, 2023Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED ON (B)(6) 2023, THE SURGEON BROKE THE HEAD OF A 2.7X32MM HEAD OFF. THREADED PORTION RETAINED WHILE THE HEAD WAS REMOVED. THE SURGERY WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED WITH NO SURGICAL DELAY. NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE WAS REPORTED. FRAGMENTS WERE GENERATED. THIS COMPLAINT INVOLVES ONE (1) DEVICE. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) 2.7 CORTEX SCREW SLF-TPNG T8 SD REC 32. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR COMPLAINT: (B)(4).

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16280264 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K010321, K050110, K063049, K102694, K112583. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

• Z-2389-2016 · Jun 28, 2016 · Terminated
  Synthes 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 · 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-0167-2016 · Oct 6, 2015 · Terminated
  2.7 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-0380-2014 · Jul 31, 2013 · Terminated
  2.4 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 · Terminated
  Variable 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