NA 456.379SRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 10886982227492), received between Apr 25, 2019 and Apr 25, 2019 — classified as 1 injury.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device-Device Incompatibility” (1 report).

7 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K011857); 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

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjuryApr 25, 2019Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2019, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT ORTHOPEDIC PROCEDURE. DURING THE PROCEDURE, ONE (1) TITANIUM CANNULATED TROCHANTERIC FIXATIONAL NAIL, ONE (1) TITANIUM CANNULATED TROCHANTERIC FIXATION NAIL SCREW, ONE (1) TITANIUM LOCKING SCREW 42MM FOR INTRAMEDULLARY NAILS AND ONE (1) TITANIUM LOCKING SCREW 48MM FOR INTRAMEDULLARY NAILS WERE REMOVED. THE TITANIUM CANNULATED TROCHANTERIC FIXATION NAIL SCREW ADVANCED AND CUT OUT OF THE FEMORAL HEAD WAS PAINFUL TO THE PATIENT AND A HARDWARE MALFUNCTION. THE NAIL WAS REMOVED WITH NO ISSUES. PROCEDURE WAS CONVERTED TO A TOTAL HIP ARTHROPLASTY ON THIS PATIENT. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THERE WAS SURGICAL DELAY. PROCEDURE OUTCOME IS UNKNOWN WITH NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE. CONCOMITANT DEVICE REPORTED: TITANIUM LOCKING SCREW 42MM FOR INTRAMEDULLARY NAILS (PART 458.942, LOT UNKNOWN, QUANTITY 1), TITANIUM LOCKING SCREW 48MM FOR INTRAMEDULLARY NAILS (PART 458.948, LOT UNKNOWN, QUANTITY 1). THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) TITANIUM CANNULATED TROCHANTERIC FIXATION NAIL. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 2 FOR (B)(4).

  Patient problems: No Code Available; Pain

  MAUDE report 8551763 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K011857. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

• Z-0604-2018 · Jul 21, 2017 · Terminated
  11MM/130 Degree Titanium Trochanteric Fixation Nail 380MM/Right, Sterile
• Z-0375-2016 · Nov 2, 2015 · Terminated
  Trochanteric Fixation Nail- Advanced System-11MM/130 DEG TI CANN TFNA 420MM/Right Sterile (The TFN-ADVANCED Proximal Femoral Nailing System) The TFN-ADVANCED Proximal Femoral Naili
• Z-0219-2015 · Oct 29, 2014 · Terminated
  10 mm/135 degree Titanium Cannulated Trochanteric Fixation Nail 170 MM - Sterile: intended to treat stable and unstable fractures of the proximal femur
• Z-0387-2014 · Jul 31, 2013 · Terminated
  Large Buttress Compression Nut For Blade Guide Sleeve TFN The Synthes Large Buttress Compression Nut For Blade Guide Sleeve TFN is intended to treat stable and unstable pertrocha
• Z-0452-2014 · Jul 30, 2013 · Terminated
  Titanium Trochanteric Fixation Nail (TFN)System Intended to treat stable and unstable fractures of the proximal femur.
• Z-0474-2014 · Jul 30, 2013 · Terminated
  Synthes Trochanteric Fixation Nail As part of the Synthes Trochanteric Fixation Nail (TFN) System, the TFN Nail is intended to treat stable and unstable fractures of the proximal
• Z-2058-2013 · Nov 2, 2012 · Terminated
  Synthes Trauma Nail System. The devices are indication for bone fixation.