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NA 204.875Recalls & reported problems

Synthes GmbH · 3.5MM CORTEX SCREW SELF-TAPPING 75MM · 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 10886982146571), received between Mar 17, 2022 and Mar 17, 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

  • Hypersensitivity/Allergic reaction2

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryMar 17, 2022Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON UNKNOWN DATE, A PATIENT HAD FULL BODY RASH WHICH BEGAN AFTER AN ANKLE FRACTURE REPAIR WITH (1) 3.5 MM LCP ONE-THIRD TUBULAR PLATE AND (8) 3.5 MM CORTEX SCREWS. ALLERGY TESTING HAS CONFIRMED THE PATIENT IS ALLERGIC TO INDIUM (III) CHLORIDE, A COMPOUND FOUND IN SOME METAL ALLOYS WHICH MAYBE OF THE IMPLANTS. NO FURTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED. THIS REPORT IS FOR (1) 3.5MM CORTEX SCREW SELF-TAPPING 75MM. THIS IS REPORT 6 OF 9 FOR COMPLAINT (B)(4).

    Patient problems: Hypersensitivity/Allergic reaction

    MAUDE report 13793217 ↗
  • InjuryMar 17, 2022Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON UNKNOWN DATE, A PATIENT HAD FULL BODY RASH WHICH BEGAN AFTER AN ANKLE FRACTURE REPAIR WITH ONE (1) 3.5 MM LCP ONE-THIRD TUBULAR PLATE AND EIGHT (8) 3.5 MM CORTEX SCREWS. ALLERGY TESTING HAS CONFIRMED THE PATIENT IS ALLERGIC TO INDIUM (III) CHLORIDE, A COMPOUND FOUND IN SOME METAL ALLOYS WHICH MAYBE OF THE IMPLANTS. NO FURTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) 3.5MM CORTEX SCREW SELF-TAPPING 75MM THIS IS REPORT 5 OF 9 FOR COMPLAINT (B)(4).

    Patient problems: Hypersensitivity/Allergic reaction

    MAUDE report 13793208 ↗

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