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DHHS 338.341Recalls & reported problems

Synthes GmbH · LCP® DHHS(TM) INSERTER GUIDE · Class 1

All models of DHHS (13)

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

Adverse event reports
3
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10886982193384), received between Oct 26, 2018 and Sep 13, 2019 — classified as 3 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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break2
  • Detachment of Device or Device Component1

Patient problems

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient2
  • No Patient Involvement1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionSep 13, 2019Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AUGUST 15, 2019, DURING FIELD INSPECTION THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE FOUND BROKEN: ONE (1) CABLE TENSIONER DEVICE HAS SOMETHING STUCK INSIDE OF IT PREVENTING PROPER USE, TOP CLIP OF THE TWO (2) LOCKING COMPRESSION PLATE DYNAMIC HELICAL HIP SYSTEM INSERTER GUIDE WERE BROKEN PREVENTING PROPER USE, ONE (1) LOCKING COMPRESSION PLATE DYNAMIC HELICAL HIP SYSTEM INSERTER SHAFT IS NOT ROUND THEREFORE SCREW CANNOT PASS THROUGH INSTRUMENT, THE HANDLE OF ONE (1) SCREWDRIVER T15 CRACKED, ONE (1) CANNULATED HEXAGONAL SCREWDRIVER SHOULD HAVE ROUND TIP THEREFORE SCREWS DOES NOT FIT, HANDLE OF THE ONE (1) SMALL HEXAGONAL SCREWDRIVER WITH HOLDING SLEEVE WAS BUSTED, AND THE TIP OF THE ONE (1) DEPTH GAUGE BENT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THIS IS REPORT 4 FOR 5 (B)(4).

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 9031032 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 13, 2019Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AUGUST 15, 2019, DURING FIELD INSPECTION THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE FOUND BROKEN: ONE (1) CABLE TENSIONER DEVICE HAS SOMETHING STUCK INSIDE OF IT PREVENTING PROPER USE, TOP CLIP OF THE TWO (2) LOCKING COMPRESSION PLATE DYNAMIC HELICAL HIP SYSTEM INSERTER GUIDE WERE BROKEN PREVENTING PROPER USE, ONE (1) LOCKING COMPRESSION PLATE DYNAMIC HELICAL HIP SYSTEM INSERTER SHAFT  IS NOT ROUND THEREFORE SCREW CANNOT PASS THROUGH INSTRUMENT, THE HANDLE OF ONE (1) SCREWDRIVER T15 CRACKED, ONE (1) CANNULATED HEXAGONAL SCREWDRIVER SHOULD HAVE ROUND TIP THEREFORE SCREWS DOES NOT FIT, HANDLE OF THE ONE (1) SMALL HEXAGONAL SCREWDRIVER WITH HOLDING SLEEVE WAS BUSTED, AND THE TIP OF THE ONE (1) DEPTH GAUGE BENT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.  THIS IS REPORT 1 FOR 5 (B)(4).

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 9030674 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 26, 2018Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE LOCKING COMPRESSION PLATE (LCP) DYNAMIC HELICAL HIP SYSTEM (DHHS) INSERTER GUIDE IS COMING APART. ISSUE WAS DISCOVERED IN STERILE PROCESSING ON UNKNOWN DATE. NO PATIENT OR SURGICAL PROCEDURE INVOLVEMENT. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) LCP DHHS INSERTER GUIDE. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR (B)(4).

    Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

    MAUDE report 8008794 ↗

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