NA 212.121Recalls & reported problems
Synthes GmbH · 3.5MM LOCKING SCREW SLF-TPNG W/STARDRIVE(TM) RECESS 50MM · Class 2 · Implant
- Adverse event reports
- 4
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10886982151957), received between Feb 24, 2018 and Apr 17, 2023 — classified as 4 injuries.
1 other recall cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K000684, K072095); 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
Device problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem4
Patient problems
- Impaired Healing3
- No Code Available3
- Unspecified Infection2
- Discomfort1
- Loss of Range of Motion1
- Pain1
- Swelling/ Edema1
Recent adverse event reports
The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryApr 17, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT AROUND (B)(6) 2020 THE PATIENT FELL FROM A SCAFFOLDING AND INJURED HIS RIGHT KNEE. THE CT SCAN REVEALED A COMMINUTED BICONDYLAR TIBIAL PLATEAU FRACTURE. AROUND (B)(6) 2020 THE PATIENT UNDERWENT RIGHT TIBIAL ORIF WITH MEDIAL POSTEROMEDIAL PLATING, MEDIAL AND LATERAL MENISCAL REPAIR AND A PROPHYLACTIC 4 COMPARTMENT FASCIOTOMY. THE SURGEON IMPLANTED A PROXIMAL ANTEROLATERAL SYNTHES TIBIAL PLATEAU LOCKING PLATE AND ONE 3.5 POSTEROMEDIAL TIBIAL T PLATE WITH ASSOCIATED SCREWS. THE SURGEON ALSO UTILIZED A SINGLE-USE DRILL BIT. FOLLOWING THE SURGERY OF (B)(6) 2020 THE PATIENT PERFORMED REHABILITATION AND THERAPY AS RECOMMENDED BY HIS MEDICAL PROVIDERS. HOWEVER, HE CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE PAIN, DISCOMFORT, AND FUNCTIONAL LIMITATIONS IN HIS RIGHT KNEE. ALSO HE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH WOUND HEALING, INCLUDING INCREASED PAIN, SWELLING, AND DRAINAGE FROM THE INCISION SITE. AROUND (B)(6) 2020 THE PATIENT DIAGNOSED WITH SEPTIC ARTHRITIS. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE PATIENT WOULD UNDERGO ADDITIONAL SURGERY FOR HIS WOUND COMPLICATIONS, INCLUDING ARTHROSCOPIC IRRIGATION AND DEBRIDEMENT OF HIS MEDIAL AND LATERAL INCISIONS ALONG WITH THE REMOVAL OF ALL HIS HARDWARE AND THE INSTAL
Patient problems: Discomfort; Impaired Healing; Loss of Range of Motion; Pain; Swelling/ Edema; Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 16753157 ↗InjuryApr 8, 2019Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2019, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT REVISION OPEN REDUCTION INTERNAL FIXATION (ORIF) OF THE RIGHT PROXIMAL HUMERUS DUE TO NONUNION. THE FOLLOWING HARDWARE WAS REMOVED: ONE (1) LOCKING COMPRESSION PLATE (LCP) PROXIMAL HUMERUS PLATE-STANDARD 3H HEAD SHAFT. ONE (1) CORTEX SCREW SELF-TAPPING 34MM. ONE (1) CORTEX SCREW SELF-TAPPING 30MM. TWO (2) LOCKING SCREW SELF-TAPPING WITH STARDRIVE RECESS 52MM. ONE (1) LOCKING SCREW SELF-TAPPING WITH STARDRIVE (TM) RECESS 40MM. ONE (1) LOCKING SCREW SELF-TAPPING WITH STARDRIVE RECESS 48MM. ONE (1) LOCKING SCREW SELF-TAPPING WITH STARDRIVE (TM) RECESS 38MM. ONE (1) LOCKING SCREW SELF-TAPPING WITH STARDRIVE (TM) RECESS 50MM. ONE (1) LOCKING SCREW SELF-TAPPING WITH STARDRIVE RECESS 46MM. ONE (1) LOCKING SCREW SELF-TAPPING WITH STARDRIVE (TM) RECESS 32MM. HARDWARE WAS ORIGINALLY IMPLANTED ON (B)(6) 2017. ALL HARDWARE WAS REMOVED SUCCESSFULLY AND INTACT. PROCEDURE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED. PATIENT STATUS IS UNKNOWN. THIS REPORT IS FOR A 3.5MM LOCKING SCREW SELF-TAPPING WITH STARDRIVE RECESS 46MM. THIS IS REPORT 9 OF 10 FOR (B)(4). ADDITIONAL REPORTS ARE CAPTURED UNDER (B)(4).
Patient problems: Impaired Healing; No Code Available
MAUDE report 8492059 ↗InjuryApr 8, 2019Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2019, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT REVISION OPEN REDUCTION INTERNAL FIXATION (ORIF) OF THE RIGHT PROXIMAL HUMERUS DUE TO NONUNION. THE FOLLOWING HARDWARE WAS REMOVED: ONE (1) LOCKING COMPRESSION PLATE (LCP) PROXIMAL HUMERUS PLATE-STANDARD 3H HEAD SHAFT. ONE (1) CORTEX SCREW SELF-TAPPING 34MM. ONE (1) CORTEX SCREW SELF-TAPPING 30MM. TWO (2) LOCKING SCREW SELF-TAPPING WITH STARDRIVE RECESS 52MM. ONE (1) LOCKING SCREW SELF-TAPPING WITH STARDRIVE (TM) RECESS 40MM. ONE (1) LOCKING SCREW SELF-TAPPING WITH STARDRIVE RECESS 48MM. ONE (1) LOCKING SCREW SELF-TAPPING WITH STARDRIVE (TM) RECESS 38MM. ONE (1) LOCKING SCREW SELF-TAPPING WITH STARDRIVE (TM) RECESS 50MM. ONE (1) LOCKING SCREW SELF-TAPPING WITH STARDRIVE RECESS 46MM. ONE (1) LOCKING SCREW SELF-TAPPING WITH STARDRIVE (TM) RECESS 32MM. HARDWARE WAS ORIGINALLY IMPLANTED ON DECEMBER 23, 2017. ALL HARDWARE WAS REMOVED SUCCESSFULLY AND INTACT. PROCEDURE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED. PATIENT STATUS IS UNKNOWN. THIS REPORT IS FOR A 3.5MM LOCKING SCREW SELF-TAPPING WITH STARDRIVE RECESS(TM) 50MM. THIS IS REPORT 8 OF 10 FOR (B)(4). ADDITIONAL REPORTS ARE CAPTURED UNDER (B)(4).
Patient problems: Impaired Healing; No Code Available
MAUDE report 8492030 ↗InjuryFeb 24, 2018Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
OFFICE VISIT (B)(6) 2017: ULCER PRESENT TO RLE (RIGHT LOWER EXTREMITY) AND PATIENT EXPERIENCING MILD PAIN, SWELLING AND ERYTHEMA. PATIENT SUSTAINED A LACERATION. HAS ENLARGED LYMPH NODES BUT NO PAIN ON WEIGHT BEARING. RIGHT INGUINAL LYMPHADENOPATHY PRESENT. RADIOGRAPHICALLY, TIBIA APPEARS TO BE PARTIALLY HEALED. FIBULA OSTEOTOMY IS HEALED. PATIENT REPORTED SHARP, INTERMITTENT, RADIATING PAIN IN HIS RIGHT LOWER LEG. PATIENT¿S VAC (RIGHT MEDIAL LEG) WAS CHANGED ON (B)(6) 2017.
Patient problems: No Code Available; Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 7295068 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K000684, K072095. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-1800-2015 · May 13, 2015 · Terminated3.7mm Cannulated Locking Screws and 3.7mm Cannulated Conical Screws; . the Cannulated Screws are indicated for fixation of fractures, osteotomies, and non-unions of the clavicle,
Other APPLIANCE, FIXATION, NAIL/BLADE/PLATE COMBINATION, MULTIPLE COMPONENT devices
- PRECICE® Plating System LP4.5-DLF31Nuvasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc. · Appliance, Fixation, Nail/Blade/Plate Combination, Multiple Component3 recalls0 reports
- R3 71364451Smith & Nephew, Inc. · APPLIANCE, FIXATION, NAIL/BLADE/PLATE COMBINATION, MULTIPLE COMPONENT145 reports
- DFS HA BONE SCREWS HAA60-15040Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · APPLIANCE, FIXATION, NAIL/BLADE/PLATE COMBINATION, MULTIPLE COMPONENT2 recalls0 reports
- DFS HA BONE SCREWS HAA60-15050Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · APPLIANCE, FIXATION, NAIL/BLADE/PLATE COMBINATION, MULTIPLE COMPONENT2 recalls0 reports
- DFS HA BONE SCREWS HAB60-12040Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · APPLIANCE, FIXATION, NAIL/BLADE/PLATE COMBINATION, MULTIPLE COMPONENT2 recalls0 reports
- DFS HA BONE SCREWS HAA60-13040Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · APPLIANCE, FIXATION, NAIL/BLADE/PLATE COMBINATION, MULTIPLE COMPONENT2 recalls0 reports
- DFS HA BONE SCREWS HAA60-18030Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · APPLIANCE, FIXATION, NAIL/BLADE/PLATE COMBINATION, MULTIPLE COMPONENT2 recalls0 reports
- DFS HA BONE SCREWS HAA60-15030Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · APPLIANCE, FIXATION, NAIL/BLADE/PLATE COMBINATION, MULTIPLE COMPONENT2 recalls0 reports
Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.