MatrixNEURO 04.503.103.01Recalls & reported problems
Synthes GmbH · TI MATRIXNEURO SCREW SELF-DRILLING 3MM · Class 2 · Implant
All models of MatrixNEURO (25)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 11
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 8
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 11 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10887587018294), received between Feb 24, 2022 and Apr 8, 2026 — classified as 8 injuries, 3 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Migration” (8 reports).
1 other recall cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K042365, K123723); 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
- Migration8
- Failure to Cut3
Patient problems
- Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available8
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3
Recent adverse event reports
The 11 most recent of 11 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionApr 8, 2026Failure to Cut
IT WAS REPORTED THE SCREWS WERE NOTED TO BE DULL. THERE WAS NO PATIENT OR PROCEDURE INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24820318 ↗MalfunctionApr 8, 2026Failure to Cut
IT WAS REPORTED THE SCREWS WERE NOTED TO BE DULL. THERE WAS NO PATIENT OR PROCEDURE INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24820306 ↗MalfunctionApr 8, 2026Failure to Cut
IT WAS REPORTED THE SCREWS WERE NOTED TO BE DULL. THERE WAS NO PATIENT OR PROCEDURE INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24820300 ↗InjuryFeb 24, 2022Migration; Migration
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT UNDERWENT REVISION SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2022, DUE TO SCREWS PULLING OUT. PATIENT HAD ORIGINALLY UNDERGONE A CRANIOTOMY WITH NINE 3MM MATRIX NEURO SCREWS AND FOUR 17MM BURR HOLE COVERS MATRIX NEURO. PATIENT CRANIOTOMY REVISED WITH NEW PLATES AND SCREWS AS THE FLAP CAME LOOSE. PROCEDURE OUTCOME AND PATIENT STATUS ARE UNKNOWN. THIS REPORT IS FOR A TI MATRIXNEURO SCREW SELF-DRILLING 3MM. THIS IS REPORT 9 OF 9 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available
MAUDE report 13593725 ↗InjuryFeb 24, 2022Migration; Migration
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT UNDERWENT REVISION SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2022, DUE TO SCREWS PULLING OUT. PATIENT HAD ORIGINALLY UNDERGONE A CRANIOTOMY WITH NINE 3MM MATRIX NEURO SCREWS AND FOUR 17MM BURR HOLE COVERS MATRIX NEURO. PATIENT CRANIOTOMY REVISED WITH NEW PLATES AND SCREWS AS THE FLAP CAME LOOSE. PROCEDURE OUTCOME AND PATIENT STATUS ARE UNKNOWN. THIS REPORT IS FOR A TI MATRIXNEURO SCREW SELF-DRILLING 3MM. THIS IS REPORT 8 OF 9 FOR PC: (B)(4).
Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available
MAUDE report 13593613 ↗InjuryFeb 24, 2022Migration; Migration
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT UNDERWENT REVISION SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2022, DUE TO SCREWS PULLING OUT. PATIENT HAD ORIGINALLY UNDERGONE A CRANIOTOMY WITH NINE 3MM MATRIX NEURO SCREWS AND FOUR 17MM BURR HOLE COVERS MATRIX NEURO. PATIENT CRANIOTOMY REVISED WITH NEW PLATES AND SCREWS AS THE FLAP CAME LOOSE. PROCEDURE OUTCOME AND PATIENT STATUS ARE UNKNOWN. THIS REPORT IS FOR A TI MATRIXNEURO SCREW SELF-DRILLING 3MM. THIS IS REPORT 7 OF 9 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available
MAUDE report 13593007 ↗InjuryFeb 24, 2022Migration; Migration
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT UNDERWENT REVISION SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2022, DUE TO SCREWS PULLING OUT. PATIENT HAD ORIGINALLY UNDERGONE A CRANIOTOMY WITH NINE 3MM MATRIX NEURO SCREWS AND FOUR 17MM BURR HOLE COVERS MATRIX NEURO. PATIENT CRANIOTOMY REVISED WITH NEW PLATES AND SCREWS AS THE FLAP CAME LOOSE. PROCEDURE OUTCOME AND PATIENT STATUS ARE UNKNOWN. THIS REPORT IS FOR A TI MATRIXNEURO SCREW SELF-DRILLING 3MM. THIS IS REPORT 6 OF 9 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available
MAUDE report 13592981 ↗InjuryFeb 24, 2022Migration; Migration
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT UNDERWENT REVISION SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2022, DUE TO SCREWS PULLING OUT. PATIENT HAD ORIGINALLY UNDERGONE A CRANIOTOMY WITH NINE 3MM MATRIX NEURO SCREWS AND FOUR 17MM BURR HOLE COVERS MATRIX NEURO. PATIENT CRANIOTOMY REVISED WITH NEW PLATES AND SCREWS AS THE FLAP CAME LOOSE. PROCEDURE OUTCOME AND PATIENT STATUS ARE UNKNOWN. THIS REPORT IS FOR A TI MATRIXNEURO SCREW SELF-DRILLING 3MM. THIS IS REPORT 5 OF 9 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available
MAUDE report 13592953 ↗InjuryFeb 24, 2022Migration; Migration
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT UNDERWENT REVISION SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2022, DUE TO SCREWS PULLING OUT. PATIENT HAD ORIGINALLY UNDERGONE A CRANIOTOMY WITH NINE 3MM MATRIX NEURO SCREWS AND FOUR 17MM BURR HOLE COVERS MATRIX NEURO. PATIENT CRANIOTOMY REVISED WITH NEW PLATES AND SCREWS AS THE FLAP CAME LOOSE. PROCEDURE OUTCOME AND PATIENT STATUS ARE UNKNOWN. THIS REPORT IS FOR A TI MATRIXNEURO SCREW SELF-DRILLING 3MM. THIS IS REPORT 4 OF 9 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available
MAUDE report 13592944 ↗InjuryFeb 24, 2022Migration; Migration
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT UNDERWENT REVISION SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2022, DUE TO SCREWS PULLING OUT. PATIENT HAD ORIGINALLY UNDERGONE A CRANIOTOMY WITH NINE 3MM MATRIX NEURO SCREWS AND FOUR 17MM BURR HOLE COVERS MATRIX NEURO. PATIENT CRANIOTOMY REVISED WITH NEW PLATES AND SCREWS AS THE FLAP CAME LOOSE. PROCEDURE OUTCOME AND PATIENT STATUS ARE UNKNOWN. THIS REPORT IS FOR A TI MATRIXNEURO SCREW SELF-DRILLING 3MM. THIS IS REPORT 3 OF 9 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available
MAUDE report 13592933 ↗InjuryFeb 24, 2022Migration; Migration
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT UNDERWENT REVISION SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2022, DUE TO SCREWS PULLING OUT. PATIENT HAD ORIGINALLY UNDERGONE A CRANIOTOMY WITH NINE 3MM MATRIX NEURO SCREWS AND FOUR 17MM BURR HOLE COVERS MATRIX NEURO. PATIENT CRANIOTOMY REVISED WITH NEW PLATES AND SCREWS AS THE FLAP CAME LOOSE. PROCEDURE OUTCOME AND PATIENT STATUS ARE UNKNOWN. THIS REPORT IS FOR A TI MATRIXNEURO SCREW SELF-DRILLING 3MM. THIS IS REPORT 2 OF 9 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available
MAUDE report 13592904 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K042365, K123723. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-2698-2020 · Jun 18, 2020 · TerminatedMatrixNEURO Screws - Product Usage: The intended use for this device is in fixation of cranial bones and facial skeleton in procedures such as craniotomies, reconstructive procedur
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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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