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NA 214.772Recalls & reported problems

Synthes GmbH · 4.5MM CANNULATED SCREW FULLY THREADED/72MM · Class 2 · Implant

Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10886982154538), received between Jun 9, 2021 and Jul 28, 2021 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (2 reports).

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.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break2

Patient problems

  • Insufficient Information1
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionJul 28, 2021Break; Break

    THIS REPORT SUMMARIZES <NOE> 1 </NOE> MALFUNCTION EVENTS INVOLVING A TOTAL OF 1 ACTUAL DEVICES FOR BROKEN SCREWS. PATIENT¿S DEMOGRAPHICS WERE PROVIDED FOR SOME OF THE EVENTS AS FOLLOWS: PATIENT¿S AGE RANGE (B)(6).

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 12242580 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 9, 2021Break

    PLACING A SYNTHES 4.5 CANN SCREW FULLY THREADED 72 MM REF 214.772 INTO PATIENTS LEFT FOOT. WHEN TAKEN, X-RAY AFTER PLACEMENT OF SCREW DOCTOR NOTED THE HEAD OF THE SCREW APPEARED TO HAVE BROKEN.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 11965044 ↗

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