DHS 280.990Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10886982176356), received between Apr 4, 2018 and Jan 12, 2026 — classified as 1 injury, 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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionJan 12, 2026Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE COMPRESSION SCREW HEAD WAS BROKEN DURING INSERTION. BROKEN HEAD WAS REMOVED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24038983 ↗
• InjuryNov 10, 2020Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2020, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT REVISION PROCEDURE OF THE TWO (2) HOLES UNKNOWN DHS PLATE, THE UNKNOWN 7.3MM CANNULATED SCREW, THE DHS COMPRESSION SCREW AND THE TWO (2) UNKNOWN CORTEX SCREW FAILED FIXATION. INITIALLY, THE PATIENT WAS IMPLANTED WITH A DYNAMIC HIP AND CONDYLAR SCREW SYSTEM (DHS) IN (B)(6) 2019. THE PATIENT DID NOT HEAL SO THERE WAS A NONUNION OF THE FRACTURE. THERE IS NO FURTHER INFORMATION AVAILABLE. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) DHS®/DCS® COMPRESSION SCREW 36MM-STERILE. THIS IS REPORT 3 OF 5 FOR (B)(4).

  Patient problems: No Code Available; Nonunion/Delayed-union Bone Fracture

  MAUDE report 10818209 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 4, 2018Break; Material Fragmentation; Break; Material Fragmentation

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO IMPLANT THE DHS/DCS COMPRESSION SCREW DURING A CASE ON (B)(6) 2018 THE LAST FEW TURNS BECAME VERY DIFFICULT. ON THE LAST TURN THE SET SCREW (HEAD OF THE DHS/DCS SCREW) SNAPPED OFF AND WAS DISCARDED. THE REMAINDER OF THE COMPRESSION SCREW REMAINS IMPLANTED. PROPER COMPRESSION WAS ACHIEVED, AND THE PRODUCT PERFORMED AS EXPECTED. NO SURGEON FOLLOW UP REQUIRED. THERE WAS NO SURGICAL DELAY, AND THE PATIENT'S OUTCOME WAS REPORTEDLY GOOD. THERE IS ONE DEVICE INVOLVED IN THIS COMPLAINT. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR (B)(4).

  Patient problems: Not Applicable

  MAUDE report 7396855 ↗