NA 204.080Recalls & reported problems
Synthes GmbH · 3.5MM CORTEX SCREW 80MM · Class 2 · Implant
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 17
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 17
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 17 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10886982145680), received between Jul 21, 2023 and Mar 31, 2025 — classified as 17 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 16, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem17
Patient problems
- Nonunion/Delayed-union Bone Fracture11
- Bone Fracture(s)6
Recent adverse event reports
The 17 most recent of 17 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryMar 31, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2025 THERE WAS HARDWARE REMOVAL DUE TO NON-UNION. THE PROCEDURE AND PATIENT OUTCOME WERE UNKNOWN.
Patient problems: Nonunion/Delayed-union Bone Fracture
MAUDE report 21732795 ↗InjuryMar 31, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6), 2025 THERE WAS HARDWARE REMOVAL DUE TO NON-UNION. THE PROCEDURE AND PATIENT OUTCOME WERE UNKNOWN.
Patient problems: Nonunion/Delayed-union Bone Fracture
MAUDE report 21732668 ↗InjuryMar 31, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2025, PATIENT UNDERWENT HARDWARE REMOVAL DUE TO NON-UNION. THE PROCEDURE AND PATIENT OUTCOME WERE UNKNOWN.
Patient problems: Nonunion/Delayed-union Bone Fracture
MAUDE report 21732659 ↗InjuryMar 31, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2025 THERE WAS HARDWARE REMOVAL DUE TO NON-UNION. THE PROCEDURE AND PATIENT OUTCOME WERE UNKNOWN.
Patient problems: Nonunion/Delayed-union Bone Fracture
MAUDE report 21732516 ↗InjuryMar 31, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2025. THERE WAS HARDWARE REMOVAL DUE TO NON-UNION. THE PROCEDURE AND PATIENT OUTCOME WERE UNKNOWN.
Patient problems: Nonunion/Delayed-union Bone Fracture
MAUDE report 21732499 ↗InjuryMar 31, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2025 THERE WAS HARDWARE REMOVAL DUE TO NON-UNION. THE PROCEDURE AND PATIENT OUTCOME WERE UNKNOWN.
Patient problems: Nonunion/Delayed-union Bone Fracture
MAUDE report 21732482 ↗InjuryMar 31, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2025 THERE WAS HARDWARE REMOVAL DUE TO NON-UNION. THE PROCEDURE AND PATIENT OUTCOME WERE UNKNOWN.
Patient problems: Nonunion/Delayed-union Bone Fracture
MAUDE report 21732458 ↗InjuryMar 31, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2025, PATIENT UNDERWENT HARDWARE REMOVAL DUE TO NON-UNION. THE PROCEDURE AND PATIENT OUTCOME WERE UNKNOWN.
Patient problems: Nonunion/Delayed-union Bone Fracture
MAUDE report 21732350 ↗InjuryMar 31, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2025, PATIENT UNDERWENT HARDWARE REMOVAL DUE TO NON-UNION. THE PROCEDURE AND PATIENT OUTCOME WERE UNKNOWN.
Patient problems: Nonunion/Delayed-union Bone Fracture
MAUDE report 21732349 ↗InjuryJun 11, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED ON MAY 15, 2024 THE PATIENT HAD A HARDWARE REMOVAL DUE TO BROKEN ULNA ABOVE IMPLANT. PATIENT AND SURGICAL STATUS UNKNOWN. ORIGINAL IMPLANT DATE NOT KNOWN. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE 3.5MM CORTEX SCREW 80MM THIS IS REPORT 8 OF 8 FOR (B)(4). THIS COMPLAINT IS LINKED TO (B)(4) FOR ADDITIONAL IMPACTED PRODUCTS.
Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s)
MAUDE report 19515804 ↗InjuryJun 11, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED ON(B)(4) 2024 THE PATIENT HAD A HARDWARE REMOVAL DUE TO BROKEN ULNA ABOVE IMPLANT. PATIENT AND SURGICAL STATUS UNKNOWN. ORIGINAL IMPLANT DATE NOT KNOWN. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE 3.5MM CORTEX SCREW 80MM THIS IS REPORT 7 OF 8 FOR (B)(4) THIS COMPLAINT IS LINKED TO (B)(4) FOR ADDITIONAL IMPACTED PRODUCTS.
Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s)
MAUDE report 19515748 ↗InjuryJun 11, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED ON MAY 15, 2024 THE PATIENT HAD A HARDWARE REMOVAL DUE TO BROKEN ULNA ABOVE IMPLANT. PATIENT AND SURGICAL STATUS UNKNOWN. ORIGINAL IMPLANT DATE NOT KNOWN. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE 3.5MM CORTEX SCREW 80MM THIS IS REPORT 6 OF 8 FOR (B)(4). THIS COMPLAINT IS LINKED TO (B)(4) FOR ADDITIONAL IMPACTED PRODUCTS.
Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s)
MAUDE report 19515709 ↗InjuryJun 11, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
1IT WAS REPORTED ON (B)(6) 2024 THE PATIENT HAD A HARDWARE REMOVAL DUE TO BROKEN ULNA ABOVE IMPLANT. PATIENT AND SURGICAL STATUS UNKNOWN. ORIGINAL IMPLANT DATE NOT KNOWN. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE 3.5MM CORTEX SCREW 80MM. THIS IS REPORT 4 OF 8 FOR (B)(4). THIS COMPLAINT IS LINKED TO (B)(4) FOR ADDITIONAL IMPACTED PRODUCTS.
Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s)
MAUDE report 19515705 ↗InjuryJun 11, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED ON (B)(6) 2024 THE PATIENT HAD A HARDWARE REMOVAL DUE TO BROKEN ULNA ABOVE IMPLANT. PATIENT AND SURGICAL STATUS UNKNOWN. ORIGINAL IMPLANT DATE NOT KNOWN. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE 3.5MM CORTEX SCREW 80MM THIS IS REPORT 5 OF 8 FOR (B)(4). THIS COMPLAINT IS LINKED TO (B)(4) FOR ADDITIONAL IMPACTED PRODUCTS.
Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s)
MAUDE report 19515704 ↗InjuryJun 11, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED ON MAY 15, 2024 THE PATIENT HAD A HARDWARE REMOVAL DUE TO BROKEN ULNA ABOVE IMPLANT. PATIENT AND SURGICAL STATUS UNKNOWN. ORIGINAL IMPLANT DATE NOT KNOWN. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE 3.5MM CORTEX SCREW 80MM. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 10 FOR (B)(4). THIS COMPLAINT IS LINKED TO (B)(4) FOR ADDITIONAL IMPACTED PRODUCTS.
Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s)
MAUDE report 19515192 ↗InjuryJul 21, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE, THERE WAS A REMOVAL OF HARDWARE FOR NON-UNION AND REVISION. NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE TO REPORT. THIS REPORT IS FOR A 3.5MM CORTEX SCREW 80MM. THIS IS REPORT 2 OF 10 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: Nonunion/Delayed-union Bone Fracture
MAUDE report 17375078 ↗InjuryJul 21, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE, THERE WAS A REMOVAL OF HARDWARE FOR NON-UNION AND REVISION. NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE TO REPORT. THIS REPORT IS FOR A 3.5MM CORTEX SCREW 80MM. THIS IS REPORT 3 OF 10 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: Nonunion/Delayed-union Bone Fracture
MAUDE report 17374763 ↗
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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 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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