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NA 475.925Recalls & reported problems

Synthes GmbH · 2.5MM TI ELASTIC NAIL 440MM · Class 2 · Implant

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

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10886982234551), received between Nov 6, 2019 and Nov 6, 2019 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (2 reports).

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

  • Break2

Patient problems

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient2

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionNov 6, 2019Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2019, TWO TITANIUM ELASTIC NAIL WAS FOUND BROKEN DURING REVERSE LOGISTICS AUDIT OF RETURNED DEVICE AT MILLSTONE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT AND NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE. THIS COMPLAINT INVOLVES TWO (2) DEVICES. THIS IS 2 OF 2 FOR REPORT (B)(4).

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 9285837 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 6, 2019Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2019, TWO TITANIUM ELASTIC NAIL WAS FOUND BROKEN DURING REVERSE LOGISTICS AUDIT OF RETURNED DEVICE AT MILLSTONE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT AND NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE. THIS COMPLAINT INVOLVES TWO (2) DEVICES. THIS IS 1 OF 2 FOR REPORT (B)(4).

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 9285822 ↗

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