TOMOFIX 440.843Recalls & reported problems
Synthes GmbH · TI TOMOFIX(TM) LATERAL HIGH TIBIA PLATE-3 HOLES/RIGHT · Class 2 · Implant
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- 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 10886982220714), received between Oct 29, 2020 and Oct 29, 2020 — classified as 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Use of Device Problem” (1 report).
1 other recall cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K023941, K141796); 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.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Use of Device Problem1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
Recent adverse event reports
The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionOct 29, 2020Use of Device Problem; Use of Device Problem
ADDITIONAL EVENT INFORMATION THERE WAS A DELAY IN SURGERY OF MORE THAN 60 MINUTES. THE SURGERY CAN BE COMPLETED AFTER THE PROBLEM IS RESOLVED. THE PROCEDURE WAS PERFORMED SATISFACTORILY AND WITHOUT CONSEQUENCES.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions; No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 10757168 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K023941, K141796. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-0473-2014 · Oct 9, 2013 · TerminatedSynthes TomoFix Plates The Synthes J5606-C TomoFix Osteotomy System is used for open and closed wedge osteotomies of the medial proximal tibia, lateral proximal tibia, medial and
Other APPLIANCE, FIXATION, NAIL/BLADE/PLATE COMBINATION, MULTIPLE COMPONENT devices
- PRECICE® Plating System LP4.5-DLF31Nuvasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc. · Appliance, Fixation, Nail/Blade/Plate Combination, Multiple Component3 recalls0 reports
- 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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