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NA 412.106Recalls & reported problems

Synthes GmbH · 3.5MM TI LOCKING SCR SLF-TPNG WITH STARDRIVE RECESS 20MM · Class 2 · Implant

Adverse event reports
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10886982210395), received between Apr 23, 2021 and Apr 10, 2024 — classified as 2 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (1 report).

1 other recall cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K000684); 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.

Reports received per month

Nov 2023: 0 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 0 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 0 reportsApr 2024: 1 reportsMay 2024: 0 reportsJun 2024: 0 reportsJul 2024: 0 reportsAug 2024: 0 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 0 reportsNov 2024: 0 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 0 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 0 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 0 reportsNov 2025: 0 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 0 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 0 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520261
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
  • Break1

Patient problems

  • Insufficient Information1
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryApr 10, 2024Break; Break

    DEVICE REPORT FROM SYNTHES REPORTS AN EVENT IN JAPAN AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2023, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT AN OSTEOSYNTHESIS FOR A SUPRACONDYLAR FRACTURE OF THE FEMUR. IN THE SURGERY, AN LCP-DF PLATE WAS IMPLANTED ON THE LATERAL SIDE AND THE LCP ONE-THIRD TUBULAR PLATE WAS IMPLANTED ON THE MEDIAL SIDE. AFTER THE SURGERY, THE SCREW FOR THE LCP ONE-THIRD TUBULAR PLATE BROKE OFF. ON (B)(6) 2024, A REVISION SURGERY WAS PERFORMED. THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS WITH THE OTHER SCREWS THAT CAME OUT. THE REVISION SURGERY WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WITH NO SURGICAL DELAY. THE SURGEON HAS JUDGED THAT THE REVISION WAS UNAVOIDABLE BECAUSE OF THE MICROMOTION THAT WOULD HAVE OCCURRED. THE SURGEON COMMENTED THAT A LARGE STANDARD PLATE SHOULD HAVE BEEN USED FOR MEDIAL FIXATION AS WELL. THE PATIENT STATUS/ OUTCOME REPORTED AS STABLE NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) LOCKSCR Ø3.5 SELF-TAP L20 TAN. THIS IS REPORT 3 OF 3 FOR COMPLAINT(B)(4).

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 19080994 ↗
  • InjuryApr 23, 2021Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2021, AN UNKNOWN HARDWARE REMOVAL PROCEDURE WAS PERFORMED FOR UNKNOWN REASON. IT IS UNKNOWN HOW THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THERE WAS A SURGICAL DELAY. PATIENT OUTCOME WAS UNKNOWN. THIS COMPLAINT INVOLVES THIRTEEN (13) DEVICES. THIS REPORT IS FOR (1) 3.5 TI LCKNG SCR SLF-TPNG SD RECESS 20 THIS REPORT IS 8 OF 11 (B)(4). RELATED PRODUCT COMPLAINT: (B)(4).

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 11717885 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K000684. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-1800-2015 · May 13, 2015 · Terminated
    3.7mm Cannulated Locking Screws and 3.7mm Cannulated Conical Screws; . the Cannulated Screws are indicated for fixation of fractures, osteotomies, and non-unions of the clavicle,

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