MatrixRIB 03.501.072Recalls & reported problems
Synthes GmbH · BENDING TEMPLATE FOR MATRIXRIB LOCKING PLATES · Class 1
All models of MatrixRIB (31)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 6
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 6 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10887587010809), received between Jan 28, 2020 and Apr 4, 2024 — classified as 6 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (6 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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break6
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions5
- No Patient Involvement1
Recent adverse event reports
The 6 most recent of 6 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionApr 4, 2024Break; Break
DEVICE REPORT FROM DEPUY SYNTHES REPORTS AN EVENT IN AUSTRALIA AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON MARCH 13, 2024, DURING LOAN KIT INSPECTION, BY THE LOAN KIT TECHNICIAN, THE PLATE HAS SNAPPED INTO THREE PARTS. TWO PARTS WERE FOUND AND ONE PART THAT HAS THE PRODUCT CODE IS NOT FOUND. THERE IS NO SURGEON, PROCEDURE, OR PATIENT DETAILS AVAILABLE. NO FURTHER INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED AS THE CASE WAS NOT REPORTED BY THE CUSTOMER.THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) BENDING TEMPLATE FOR MATRIXRIB LOCKING PLATESTHIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR COMPLAINT (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19044580 ↗MalfunctionMar 21, 2023Break; Break
DEVICE REPORT FROM SYNTHESE REPORTS AN EVENT IN COLOMBIA AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED ON (B)(6) 2023, THAT THE SURGEON BROKE THE DEVICE DURING SURGERY. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) MATRIXRIB BENDING TEMPLATE F/RIB PLS THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR COMPLAINT (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16583083 ↗MalfunctionNov 17, 2022Break; Break
THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) BENDING TEMPLATE FOR MATRIXRIB LOCKING PLATES.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15813662 ↗MalfunctionOct 6, 2022Break; Break
DEVICE REPORT FROM SYNTHES REPORTS AN EVENT IN COLOMBIA AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2022 DURING SURGERY, THE TEMPLATE WAS SPLIT. THERE IS NO FURTHER INFORMATION AVAILABLE. THIS REPORT INVOLVES ONE BENDING TEMPLATE FOR MATRIXRIB LOCKING PLATES. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15556698 ↗MalfunctionApr 20, 2022Break; Break
DEVICE REPORT FROM SYNTHES REPORTS AN EVENT IN (B)(6) AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SURGERY, MALLEABLE TEMPLATE BROKE. IT HAD NO NEGATIVE IMPLICATIONS FOR THE PATIENT. NO MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) BENDING TEMPLATE FOR MATRIXRIB LOCKING PLATES. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 14160578 ↗MalfunctionJan 28, 2020Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2020 THE TWO (2) BENDING TEMPLATE HOLES FOR RECONSTRUCTION PLATES, ONE (1) BENDING TEMPLATE FOR MATRIXRIB LOCKING PLATES, ONE (1) SCREWDRIVER BLADE HEXAGONAL SELF RETAIN PLUSDRIVE AND TWO (2) TITANIUM LOCKING PLATE HOLES ADAPTION WERE FOUND TO BE BROKEN DURING REVERSE LOGISTICS AUDIT OF RETURNED DEVICE AT MILLSTONE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT AND NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE BENDING TEMPLATE FOR MATRIXRIB LOCKING PLATES. THIS IS REPORT 2 OF 5 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Patient Involvement
MAUDE report 9639083 ↗
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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 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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