NA 04.045.034SRecalls & reported problems
Synthes GmbH · LOCKING SCREW FOR IM NAIL Ø 5MM/ 34MM/ XL25/ STERILE · Class 2 · Implant
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- 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 10886982294395), received between Aug 18, 2023 and Oct 23, 2023 — classified as 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem” (1 report).
2 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K201336, K201346); 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 18, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem1
- No Apparent Adverse Event1
- Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging1
Patient problems
- Insufficient Information1
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionOct 23, 2023No Apparent Adverse Event; No Apparent Adverse Event
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE, THE PHYSICIAN REPORTED THAT A SHORT RFNA WHICH HE HAD IMPLANTED ON (B)(6) 2022 HAD BROKEN AT THE JUNCTION BETWEEN THE MOST DISTAL SCREW OF THE PROXIMAL INTERLOCKING SCREWS. THE SURGEON REMOVED THE BROKEN HARDWARE ON (B)(6) 2022 AND REVISED THE CONSTRUCT WITH A NAIL AND PLATE. UPON PRODUCT RETURN TO THE MANUFACTURER AND EXAMINATION ON OCTOBER 11, 2023, IT WAS IDENTIFIED THAT TWO SCREWS WERE STRIPPED. THIS REPORT INVOLVES ONE LOCKING SCREW FOR IM NAIL Ø 5MM/ 34MM/ XL25/ STERILE. THIS IS REPORT 3 OF 3 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 17984191 ↗MalfunctionAug 18, 2023Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging; Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem; Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging; Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE, THE RECEIVED PACKAGE WAS TAPED TOGETHER, DELIVERED BY UPS. THE TOP OF THE PACKAGE WAS COMPLETELY TORN OFF AND TAPED TOGETHER. THE CONTENTS SUSTAINED PHYSICAL DAMAGE. THE AUDIT OF THE PACK SLIP SHOWED TO ONE SCREW AND NAIL MISSING. THE PACKING CONTAINER IS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN INTEGRITY DURING TRANSIT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES/OUTCOME. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) LOCKING SCREW FOR IM NAIL Ø 5MM/ 34MM/ XL25/ STERILE. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR COMPLAINT (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17574112 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K201336, K201346. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-0229-2026 · Sep 26, 2025 · Open, ClassifiedLOW PROF LCKNG SCREW, F/IM NAIL 5.0MM / L, 42MM / XL25/ STER. Product Code: 04.045.342TS. Used in RFN-ADVANCEDTM Retrograde Femoral Nailing (RFNA) System and the Tibial Nail A
- Z-0228-2026 · Sep 26, 2025 · Open, ClassifiedLOW PROF LCKNG SCREW, F/IM NAIL 5.0MM / L, 46MM / XL25/ STER. Product Code: 04.045.346TS. Used in RFN-ADVANCEDTM Retrograde Femoral Nailing (RFNA) System and the Tibial Nail A
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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 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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