NA 690.409Recalls & reported problems
Synthes GmbH · 3.5MM SCREW RACK FOR 3.5/4.0MM COMBINED CANNULATED SCREW SET · 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 10886982253415), received between Apr 29, 2021 and Apr 29, 2021 — classified as 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Incorrect Measurement” (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
- Incorrect Measurement1
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.
MalfunctionApr 29, 2021Incorrect Measurement; Incorrect Measurement
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PROCEDURE ON (B)(4) 2021, THERE WAS A DISCREPANCY ON THE LENGTHS OF A 3.5 CANNULATED SCREW. AFTER THE CASE, THIS WAS ADDRESSED BY THE STERILE PROCESSING STAFF AND EACH SCREW IN THE SET MEASURED 2MM LONGER THAN LISTED SIZE. STAFF ALSO TOOK ONE FROM A PACKAGE AND MEASURED IT ON THE LID AND IT MEASURED 2MM LONGER THAN PACKAGE LISTED. SCREW IN QUESTION IS A 30MM BUT ALMOST MEASURES A 32MM. PROCEDURE OUTCOME IS UNKNOWN. THIS REPORT IS FOR A 3.5MM SCREW RACK FOR 3.5/4.0MM COMBINED CANNULATED SCREW SET. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11744444 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.