NA 395.49Recalls & reported problems
Synthes GmbH · MEDIUM DISTRACTOR · 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 10886982200341), received between Aug 23, 2021 and Aug 23, 2021 — 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
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
Recent adverse event reports
The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionAug 23, 2021Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT FOR A SURGERY. DURING THE SURGERY, THE THREADED WING BROKE INSIDE THE SLEEVE. THE PROCEDURE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED WITH NO SURGICAL DELAY REPORTED. NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE. THIS COMPLAINT INVOLVES TWO (2) DEVICES. THIS REPORT IS FOR (1) UNK - SCREWS: DISTAL FEMUR. THIS REPORT IS 1 OF 1 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12355480 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.