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DHS 281.450Recalls & reported problems

Synthes GmbH · 150 DEG DHS® PLATE-STANDARD BARREL 5 HOLES/94MM · Class 2 · Implant

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

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 10886982177384), received between Apr 21, 2020 and Apr 21, 2020 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Deformation” (1 report).

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

  • Material Deformation1

Patient problems

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionApr 21, 2020Material Deformation; Material Deformation

    DEVICE REPORT FROM SYNTHES REPORTS AN EVENT IN (B)(6) AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED DURING INSPECTION OF TWO (2) DYNAMIC HIP SCREW (DHS) LOANER IMPLANT SETS TO THE HOSPITAL, THE PROCESSING DEPARTMENT NOTICED THERE IS DAMAGE ON ONE FLAT SIDE OF EACH DHS BARREL PLATE. AFTER TWO (2) ADDITIONAL WASHES/STERILIZATION, THE DAMAGE WAS STILL THERE. UPON CLOSER INSPECTION, IT LOOKS LIKE THEY HAVE BEEN SCRATCHED OR ETCHED. NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 2 FOR (B)(4). THIS COMPLAINT IS LINKED TO (B)(4) AND (B)(4).

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 9980802 ↗

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