MAXFRAME 03.312.811Recalls & reported problems
Synthes GmbH · MAXFRAME(TM) QUICK ADJUST STRUT/SHORT · Class 2
- Adverse event reports
- 4
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10886982261021), received between Nov 2, 2018 and Sep 23, 2024 — classified as 4 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (4 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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break4
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
- No Patient Involvement2
Recent adverse event reports
The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 23, 2024Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2024 UPON STRUT TIGHTENING, THE THREADED ROD BROKEN AT THE LEVEL OF THE BALL JOINT. THE EVENT DID NOT OCCUR DURING STERILE PROCESSING. THE EVENT DID NOT OCCUR DURING FILED INSPECTION. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20284856 ↗MalfunctionMar 29, 2023Break; Break
DEVICE REPORT FROM AUSTRALIA REPORTS AN EVENT AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2023, THE PRODUCT IN QUESTION WAS FOUND TO BE DAMAGED DURING LOAN KIT INSPECTION BY THE LOAN KIT TECHNICIAN. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE. THIS REPORT IS FOR A MAXFRAME(TM) QUICK ADJUST STRUT/SHORT. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16636856 ↗MalfunctionNov 2, 2018Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE, TWO (2) MAXFRAME QUICK ADJUST STRUTS WERE FOUND TO BE BROKEN. IT IS UNKNOWN HOW OR WHEN THE BREAKAGE OCCURRED. THERE WAS NO PROCEDURE AND PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THIS REPORT IS FOR A MAXFRAME(TM) QUICK ADJUST STRUT/SHORT. THIS IS REPORT 2 OF 2 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Patient Involvement
MAUDE report 8032739 ↗MalfunctionNov 2, 2018Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE, TWO (2) MAXFRAME QUICK ADJUST STRUTS WERE FOUND TO BE BROKEN. IT IS UNKNOWN HOW OR WHEN THE BREAKAGE OCCURRED. THERE WAS NO PROCEDURE AND PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THIS REPORT IS FOR A MAXFRAME(TM) QUICK ADJUST STRUT/SHORT. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 2 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Patient Involvement
MAUDE report 8032666 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.