DHS 280.290Recalls & reported problems
Synthes GmbH · DHS®/DCS® ONE-STEP LAG SCREW 12.7MM THREAD/90MM · 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 10886982175151), received between May 19, 2025 and May 19, 2025 — classified as 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Twisted/Bent” (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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Material Twisted/Bent2
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionMay 19, 2025Material Twisted/Bent; Material Twisted/Bent
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PILON, TWO VOLT HOOK PLATES WERE USED AND THE HOOKS BROKE OFF WHEN TRYING TO MALLET IN THE MEDIAL MALLELOUS. VARIABLE ANGLE (VA) MEDIAL PLATE WAS ALSO USED AND A SCREW WAS NOT LOCKING IN. DURING A DHS IN SAME CASE, A 90MM LAG SCREW WAS STRIPPED. THERE WAS NO SURGICAL DELAY. THE PROCEDURE OUTCOME WAS UNKNOWN. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22047205 ↗MalfunctionMay 19, 2025Material Twisted/Bent; Material Twisted/Bent
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PILON, TWO VOLT HOOK PLATES WERE USED AND THE HOOKS BROKE OFF WHEN TRYING TO MALLET IN THE MEDIAL MALLEOLUS. VARIABLE ANGLE (VA) MEDIAL PLATE WAS ALSO USED AND A SCREW WAS NOT LOCKING IN. DURING A DHS IN SAME CASE, A 90MM LAG SCREW WAS STRIPPED. THERE WAS NO SURGICAL DELAY. THE PROCEDURE OUTCOME WAS UNKNOWN. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22047199 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.