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NA 332.353Recalls & reported problems

Synthes GmbH · INSERTER/EXTRACTOR FOR CHILD & ADOLESCENT OSTEOTOMY PLATES · Class 1

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 10886982192745), received between Mar 26, 2020 and Mar 26, 2020 — classified as 1 malfunction.

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

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break1
  • Material Twisted/Bent1

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.

  • MalfunctionMar 26, 2020Break; Material Twisted/Bent; Break; Material Twisted/Bent

    IT WAS REPORTED ON (B)(6) 2020, IT WAS NOTICED THAT BOTH SCREWS IN THE TWO (2) INSERTER/EXTRACTOR FOR CHILD HIP PLATE WERE BOUND OR CROSS-THREADED MAKING THEM UNUSABLE. THE SALES CONSULTANT ATTEMPTED TO UNSCREW THE ONE IN THE INFANT INSERTER/EXTRACTOR, BUT THE SCREW HEAD SNAPPED OFF. THIS DID NOT IMPACT A SURGERY, AS THE SALES CONSULTANT WAS CHECKING THE SET BEFOREHAND. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THIS REPORT INVOLVES ONE (1) INSERTER/EXTRACTOR FOR CHILD & ADOLESCENT OSTEOTOMY PLATES. THIS IS REPORT 2 OF 2 FOR (B)(4).

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 9882469 ↗

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