NA 395.111Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 7 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10886982200167), received between Dec 7, 2017 and Mar 14, 2023 — classified as 1 injury, 6 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 (K033158, K961350, K971987); 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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 7 most recent of 7 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionMar 14, 2023Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility

  DEVICE REPORT FROM SYNTHES REPORTS AN EVENT IN GERMANY AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2023 INTRA-OPERATIVELY THE SUPPLY MINI-FIXATOR / JAWS AND RODS DO NOT FIT TOGETHER. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) 3.0MM CARBON FIBER ROD 75MM. THIS IS REPORT 6 OF 7 FOR COMPLAINT (B)(4).

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16542176 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 14, 2023Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility

  DEVICE REPORT FROM SYNTHES REPORTS AN EVENT IN GERMANY AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON FEBRUARY 01, 2023 INTRA-OPERATIVELY THE SUPPLY MINI-FIXATOR/JAWS AND RODS DO NOT FIT TOGETHER. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) 3.0MM CARBON FIBER ROD 75MM. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 7 FOR COMPLAINT (B)(4).

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16542045 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 20, 2018Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem

  DEVICE REPORT FROM SYNTHES EUROPE REPORTS AN EVENT IN (B)(6) AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE, TEN CARBON FIBER RODS WOULD NOT FIT WITH THE CONNECTING CLAMP. SUBSTITUTE RODS WITH SAME PART NUMBERS WHERE USED INSTEAD. PROCEDURE OUTCOME AND PATIENT STATUS IS UNKNOWN. THIS REPORT IS FOR A 3.0MM CARBON FIBER ROD 75MM. THIS IS REPORT 10 OF 10 FOR (B)(4).

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 7707610 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 20, 2018Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem

  DEVICE REPORT FROM SYNTHES EUROPE REPORTS AN EVENT IN (B)(6) AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE, TEN CARBON FIBER RODS WOULD NOT FIT WITH THE CONNECTING CLAMP. SUBSTITUTE RODS WITH SAME PART NUMBERS WHERE USED INSTEAD. PROCEDURE OUTCOME AND PATIENT STATUS IS UNKNOWN. THIS REPORT IS FOR A 3.0MM CARBON FIBER ROD 75MM. THIS IS REPORT 9 OF 10 FOR (B)(4).

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 7707562 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 20, 2018Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem

  DEVICE REPORT FROM SYNTHES EUROPE REPORTS AN EVENT IN (B)(6) AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE, TEN CARBON FIBER RODS WOULD NOT FIT WITH THE CONNECTING CLAMP. SUBSTITUTE RODS WITH SAME PART NUMBERS WHERE USED INSTEAD. PROCEDURE OUTCOME AND PATIENT STATUS IS UNKNOWN. THIS REPORT IS FOR A 3.0MM CARBON FIBER ROD 75MM. THIS IS REPORT 8 OF 10 FOR (B)(4).

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 7707514 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 18, 2018Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility

  DEVICE REPORT FROM SYNTHES REPORTS AN EVENT IN (B)(6) AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE HOLDING CLAMP FOR THE EXTERNAL FIXATOR DID NOT MATCH THE CARBON FIBER ROD DIAMETER DURING AN UNKNOWN ORTHOPEDIC PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE. IT WAS UNKNOWN IF THERE WAS A SURGICAL DELAY. PATIENT OUTCOME IS UNKNOWN. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) 3.0MM CARBON FIBER ROD 75MM. (B)(4)

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 7701055 ↗
• InjuryDec 7, 2017Device Operates Differently Than Expected; Device Operates Differently Than Expected

  DEVICE REPORT FROM SYNTHES EUROPE REPORTS AN EVENT IN (B)(6) AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT SEVERAL RODS DOES NOT FIT INTO THE CLAMPS. THIS LEADS TO LOOSE FRACTURE REDUCTION STABILITY AND ALTERNATIVELY USED 2.5 MM K-WIRE INSTEAD OF CARBON RODS TO HOLD THE FRACTURE. NO INFORMATION ABOUT PATIENT STATUS. THE SURGERY WAS PROLONGED TO 25 MINUTES. CONCOMITANT DEVICES: 15X 2.5 MM K-WIRE, PART/LOT UNKNOWN, 13X UNK CLAMPS, PART/LOT UNKNOWN. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 8 FOR (B)(4).

  Patient problems: No Code Available

  MAUDE report 7095935 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K033158, K961350, K971987. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

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