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NA 460.045Recalls & reported problems

Synthes GmbH · TI STERNAL LOCKING STRAIGHT PLATE/8 HOLES · Class 2 · Implant

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

Adverse event reports
3
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10887587055237), received between Mar 11, 2022 and Mar 11, 2022 — classified as 3 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (3 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.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break3

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionMar 11, 2022Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2022, DURING A PROCEDURE, THE PIN INSIDE THE CENTER OF THE PLATE BROKE INSIDE THE PLATE AS IT WAS UNDERGOING BENDING. THREE PLATES WERE AFFECTED ALL THE SAME PART. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED. ANOTHER VENDOR¿S STERNAL SYSTEM WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THERE WERE NO FRAGMENTS GENERATED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT OUTCOME STATUS REPORTED. THIS REPORT INVOLVES ONE (1) PLATE. THIS IS REPORT 2 OF 4 FOR (B)(4).

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 13734796 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 11, 2022Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6), 2022, DURING A PROCEDURE, THE PIN INSIDE THE CENTER OF THE PLATE BROKE INSIDE THE PLATE AS IT WAS UNDERGOING BENDING. THREE PLATES WERE AFFECTED ALL THE SAME PART. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED. ANOTHER VENDOR¿S STERNAL SYSTEM WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THERE WERE NO FRAGMENTS GENERATED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT OUTCOME STATUS REPORTED. THIS REPORT INVOLVES ONE (1) PLATE. THIS IS REPORT 3 OF 4 FOR (B)(4).

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 13734787 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 11, 2022Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2022, DURING A PROCEDURE, THE PIN INSIDE THE CENTER OF THE PLATE BROKE INSIDE THE PLATE AS IT WAS UNDERGOING BENDING. THREE PLATES WERE AFFECTED ALL THE SAME PART. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED. ANOTHER VENDOR¿S STERNAL SYSTEM WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THERE WERE NO FRAGMENTS GENERATED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT OUTCOME STATUS REPORTED. THIS REPORT INVOLVES ONE (1) PLATE. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 4 FOR (B)(4).

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 13734464 ↗

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