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NA 04.045.230SRecalls & reported problems

Synthes GmbH · LOCKING SCREW FOR IM NAIL Ø 4MM/ 30MM/ XL25/ STERILE · Class 2 · Implant

Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

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 10886982295101), received between Jul 12, 2023 and Jul 12, 2023 — classified as 1 malfunction.

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

2 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K201336); 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

Device problems

  • Device-Device Incompatibility1

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.

  • MalfunctionJul 12, 2023Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SURGERY ON AN UNKNOWN DATE, THE 4MM LOCKING SCREW WAS NOT RETAINING ON THE SELF-RETAINING DRIVER. THERE WERE NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES. THIS REPORT INVOLVES ONE LOCKING SCREW FOR IM NAIL Ø 4MM/ 30MM/ XL25/ STERILE. THIS IS REPORT 2 OF 2 FOR PC: (B)(4).

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 17309110 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K201336. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-0228-2026 · Sep 26, 2025 · Open, Classified
    LOW 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 Adva
  • Z-0229-2026 · Sep 26, 2025 · Open, Classified
    LOW 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 Adva

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