NA 390.037Recalls & reported problems
Synthes GmbH · 8.0MM/11.0MM COMBINATION CLAMP · Class 2
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 10886982198051), received between Sep 25, 2024 and Sep 30, 2024 — classified as 3 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device-Device Incompatibility” (3 reports).
1 other recall cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K040258, K090658, K161417); they may or may not involve this specific model.
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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Device-Device Incompatibility3
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 30, 2024Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 THE CLAMPS WOULD NOT TIGHTEN. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THERE WAS NO OPERATION INVOLVED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20334055 ↗MalfunctionSep 30, 2024Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2024 THE CLAMPS WOULD NOT TIGHTEN. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THERE WAS NO OPERATION INVOLVED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20334023 ↗MalfunctionSep 25, 2024Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6), 2024 THE CLAMPS WON'T TIGHTEN. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. NO OPERATION INVOLVED. THERE WAS NO OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED. THIS REPORT INVOLVES ONE 8.0MM/11.0MM COMBINATION CLAMP
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20301545 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K040258, K090658, K161417. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-1833-2014 · Apr 10, 2014 · TerminatedSynthes External Fixation Systems (Small, Medium, Large and DO), bone fixation appliance components.
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- R3 71364451Smith & Nephew, Inc. · APPLIANCE, FIXATION, NAIL/BLADE/PLATE COMBINATION, MULTIPLE COMPONENT145 reports
- DFS HA BONE SCREWS HAA60-11030Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · APPLIANCE, FIXATION, NAIL/BLADE/PLATE COMBINATION, MULTIPLE COMPONENT2 recalls0 reports
- DFS HA BONE SCREWS HAA60-15040Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · APPLIANCE, FIXATION, NAIL/BLADE/PLATE COMBINATION, MULTIPLE COMPONENT2 recalls0 reports
- DFS HA BONE SCREWS HAB60-12040Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · APPLIANCE, FIXATION, NAIL/BLADE/PLATE COMBINATION, MULTIPLE COMPONENT2 recalls0 reports
- DFS HA BONE SCREWS HAA60-18040Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · APPLIANCE, FIXATION, NAIL/BLADE/PLATE COMBINATION, MULTIPLE COMPONENT2 recalls0 reports
- DFS HA BONE SCREWS HAA60-15060Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · APPLIANCE, FIXATION, NAIL/BLADE/PLATE COMBINATION, MULTIPLE COMPONENT2 recalls0 reports
- DFS HA BONE SCREWS HAA60-15020Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · APPLIANCE, FIXATION, NAIL/BLADE/PLATE COMBINATION, MULTIPLE COMPONENT2 recalls0 reports
Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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