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DHS 280.100Recalls & reported problems

Synthes GmbH · DHS®/DCS® LAG SCREW 12.7MM THREAD/110MM · Class 2 · Implant

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 10886982174918), received between Aug 28, 2018 and Feb 9, 2022 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device-Device Incompatibility” (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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Device-Device Incompatibility2

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionFeb 9, 2022Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility

    DEVICE REPORT FROM SYNTHES REPORTS AN EVENT IN (B)(6) AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2021, THE DHS PLATE WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO INSERT IN THE SCREW. THE SCREW SEEMS TO BE DEFECTIVE, SINCE ANOTHER SCREW WAS INSERTED PERFECTLY IN THE PLATE. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) DHS/DCS LAG SCREW 12.7 THREAD/110. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR COMPLAINT (B)(4).

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 13498384 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 28, 2018Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility

    SYNTHES CANADA REPORTS AN EVENT IN (B)(6) AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A DYNAMIC HIP SCREW (DHS) PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2018, A DYNAMIC HIP SCREW/DYNAMIC CONDYLAR SCREW (DHS/DCS) PLATE WOULD NOT SLIDE OVER THE DYNAMIC HIP SCREW/DYNAMIC CONDYLAR SCREW (DHS/DCS) LAG SCREW. OTHER SCREWS WERE TESTED WITHOUT A PROBLEM. ANOTHER DHS/DCS LAG SCREW WAS READILY AVAILABLE AND WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY WITH A DELAY OF APPROXIMATELY 5 MINUTES. NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE REPORTED. SURGICAL OUTCOME IS UNKNOWN. CONCOMITANT DEVICE REPORTED: DHS/DCS PLATE (PART NUMBER UNKNOWN, LOT NUMBER UNKNOWN, QUANTITY 1) . THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) DHS/DCS LAG SCREW. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR (B)(4).

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 7821997 ↗

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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.