MatrixRIBRecalls & reported problems across all models
Synthes GmbH · 31 models in the FDA device registry
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 145
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 82
- Recalls
- 0
We found 31 models of MatrixRIB by Synthes GmbH in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 145 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Dec 6, 2017 and Sep 15, 2026 — classified as 82 injuries, 63 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (35 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. Widely used products collect more reports, so totals can't be used to compare products or estimate failure rates. Only reports that name a model's exact device identifier are counted. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works
Reports received per month, all models
Most reported MatrixRIB problems
Device problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem54
- Break35
- Device-Device Incompatibility31
- Migration11
- Material Twisted/Bent10
- Material Deformation7
- Device Slipped5
- Contamination /Decontamination Problem2
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions51
- Pain44
- Unspecified Infection15
- No Code Available8
- Dyspnea7
- No Patient Involvement6
- Insufficient Information5
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient4
MatrixRIB models
31 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.
- MatrixRIB 04.501.209.01Plate, fixation, bone24 reports
- MatrixRIB 03.501.750SCREWDRIVER13 reports
- MatrixRIB 04.501.009PLATE, FIXATION, BONE12 reports
- MatrixRIB 03.501.033Guide, surgical, instrument11 reports
- MatrixRIB 04.501.211.01Plate, fixation, bone10 reports
- MatrixRIB 04.501.213.01Plate, fixation, bone9 reports
- MatrixRIB 03.501.072TEMPLATE6 reports
- MatrixRIB 04.501.005PLATE, FIXATION, BONE6 reports
- MatrixRIB 04.501.018.01PLATE, FIXATION, BONE5 reports
- MatrixRIB 04.501.024.05PLATE, FIXATION, BONE5 reports
- MatrixRIB 04.501.003PLATE, FIXATION, BONE4 reports
- MatrixRIB 04.501.007PLATE, FIXATION, BONE4 reports
- MatrixRIB 03.501.703ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT3 reports
- MatrixRIB 04.501.004PLATE, FIXATION, BONE3 reports
- MatrixRIB 04.501.006PLATE, FIXATION, BONE3 reports
- MatrixRIB 04.501.020.01PLATE, FIXATION, BONE3 reports
- MatrixRIB 04.501.022.01PLATE, FIXATION, BONE3 reports
- MatrixRIB 04.501.096Plate, fixation, bone3 reports
- MatrixRIB 04.501.212.01Plate, fixation, bone3 reports
- MatrixRIB 03.501.071FORCEPS2 reports
- MatrixRIB 03.501.704ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT2 reports
- MatrixRIB 04.501.097Plate, fixation, bone2 reports
- MatrixRIB SD398.910FORCEPS1 report
- MatrixRIB 03.501.032DRIVER, PROSTHESIS1 report
- MatrixRIB 04.501.011PLATE, FIXATION, BONE1 report
- MatrixRIB 04.501.210.01Plate, fixation, bone1 report
- MatrixRIB 04.501.214.01Plate, fixation, bone1 report
- MatrixRIB 04.501.095Plate, fixation, bone1 report
- MatrixRIB 04.501.095SPlate, fixation, bone1 report
- MatrixRIB 04.501.104SPlate, fixation, bone1 report
- MatrixRIB 04.501.250.01Plate, fixation, bone1 report
Recent MatrixRIB adverse event reports
The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 15, 2026Break
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 50771707 ↗MalfunctionSep 15, 2026Break
It was reported that the 90 degree screwdriver shafts are broken and 90 degree blades are broken.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 50771705 ↗MalfunctionMay 8, 2026Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THIS EVENT INVOLVED 1 SCREW AND 1 PLATE. IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING THE SURGERY, METAL DEBRIS APPEARS DURING TIGHTENING THE SCREW TO THE LAST TURN. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25122263 ↗MalfunctionMay 8, 2026Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THIS EVENT INVOLVED 1 SCREW AND 1 PLATE. IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING THE SURGERY, METAL DEBRIS APPEARS DURING TIGHTENING THE SCREW TO THE LAST TURN. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25122228 ↗MalfunctionApr 2, 2026Material Deformation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE 2.2 THRD DRILL GUIDE MATRIXRIB LCKNG PLS WAS BENT DURING ROUTINE TESTING OF FIELD EQUIPMENT. THE EVENT INVOLVED NO ACCOUNT OR PATIENT PARTICIPATION, AND THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT OR USER HARM OR SIGNIFICANT DELAY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24768358 ↗MalfunctionMar 6, 2026Break; Device-Device Incompatibility
IT WAS REPORTED THAT SHAFT FOR 90 SCREWDRIVER AND MATRIXRIB SCRDRVR BLD SLF-RT 90 SCRWDRVR EXPERIENCED FAILURES IN THE USA. SPECIFICALLY, TWO 90-DEGREE COLLETS AND TWO 90-DEGREE BLADES WERE FOUND BROKEN. THE COLLETS WOULD NOT HOLD THE SCREWDRIVER BLADES, AND THE BLADES WOULD NOT HOLD THE RIB SCREWS AS INTENDED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT OR CLINICAL CONSEQUENCE ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EVENT, AS THE ISSUE OCCURRED OUTSIDE OF PATIENT USE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24531340 ↗MalfunctionMar 6, 2026Break; Device-Device Incompatibility
IT WAS REPORTED THAT SHAFT FOR 90 SCREWDRIVER AND MATRIXRIB SCRDRVR BLD SLF-RT 90 SCRWDRVR EXPERIENCED FAILURES IN THE USA. SPECIFICALLY, TWO 90-DEGREE COLLETS AND TWO 90-DEGREE BLADES WERE FOUND BROKEN. THE COLLETS WOULD NOT HOLD THE SCREWDRIVER BLADES, AND THE BLADES WOULD NOT HOLD THE RIB SCREWS AS INTENDED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT OR CLINICAL CONSEQUENCE ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EVENT, AS THE ISSUE OCCURRED OUTSIDE OF PATIENT USE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24531336 ↗MalfunctionNov 18, 2025Break; Device Slipped; Break; Device Slipped
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED STATES THAT THE PRONGS THAT HOLD THE SCREWDRIVER BLADE ON TO THE SHAFT ARE BENT AND THEREFORE ABLE TO EASILY BE PULLED OFF.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23582914 ↗MalfunctionNov 18, 2025Break; Device Slipped; Break; Device Slipped
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED STATES THAT THE PRONGS THAT HOLD THE SCREWDRIVER BLADE ON TO THE SHAFT ARE BENT AND THEREFORE ABLE TO EASILY BE PULLED OFF.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23582913 ↗InjuryAug 11, 2025Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM SALES REP VIA PHONE TODAY STATES THAT AFTER INVESTIGATION, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT RIB FRACTURE INTERNAL FIXATION ON (B)(6) 2024 DUE TO "RIB FRACTURE", AND 04.501.018.01 AND 04.501.096 WERE IMPLANTED DURING THE SURGERY. THE SURGICAL PROCESS AND POSTOPERATIVE REHABILITATION OF THE PATIENT WERE UNKNOWN. ON (B)(6) 2025, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT RIB FRACTURE INTERNAL FIXATION REMOVAL. DURING REMOVING THE SCREWS AND PLATES WITH MATCHING TOOLS, THE TWO SCREWS WERE RESPECTIVELY EMBEDDED ON THE TWO PLATES AND COULD NOT BE SCREWED OUT. FINALLY, THE SURGEON HAVE TO PULL OUT THE PLATE AND SCREWS AT THE SAME TIME. THE SURGICAL TIME WAS EXTENDED DURING THIS PERIOD BY APPROXIMATELY 1.5 HOURS. THIS EVENT DID NOT CAUSE ANY OTHER HARM TO THE PATIENT EXCEPT FOR THE PROLONGED OPERATION TIME. THE PATIENT HAS BEEN DISCHARGED SMOOTHLY CURRENTLY. NO SUBSEQUENT ADVERSE EVENT REPORT WAS RECEIVED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22771548 ↗InjuryAug 11, 2025Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM SALES REP VIA PHONE TODAY STATES THAT AFTER INVESTIGATION, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT RIB FRACTURE INTERNAL FIXATION ON (B)(6) 2024 DUE TO "RIB FRACTURE", AND 04.501.018.01 AND 04.501.096 WERE IMPLANTED DURING THE SURGERY. THE SURGICAL PROCESS AND POSTOPERATIVE REHABILITATION OF THE PATIENT WERE UNKNOWN. ON (B)(6) 2025, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT RIB FRACTURE INTERNAL FIXATION REMOVAL. DURING REMOVING THE SCREWS AND PLATES WITH MATCHING TOOLS, THE TWO SCREWS WERE RESPECTIVELY EMBEDDED ON THE TWO PLATES AND COULD NOT BE SCREWED OUT. FINALLY, THE SURGEON HAVE TO PULL OUT THE PLATE AND SCREWS AT THE SAME TIME. THE SURGICAL TIME WAS EXTENDED DURING THIS PERIOD BY APPROXIMATELY 1.5 HOURS. THIS EVENT DID NOT CAUSE ANY OTHER HARM TO THE PATIENT EXCEPT FOR THE PROLONGED OPERATION TIME. THE PATIENT HAS BEEN DISCHARGED SMOOTHLY CURRENTLY. NO SUBSEQUENT ADVERSE EVENT REPORT WAS RECEIVED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22771423 ↗InjuryAug 11, 2025Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM SALES REP VIA PHONE TODAY STATES THAT AFTER INVESTIGATION, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT RIB FRACTURE INTERNAL FIXATION ON (B)(6) 2024 DUE TO "RIB FRACTURE", AND 04.501.018.01 AND 04.501.096 WERE IMPLANTED DURING THE SURGERY. THE SURGICAL PROCESS AND POSTOPERATIVE REHABILITATION OF THE PATIENT WERE UNKNOWN. ON (B)(6) 2025, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT RIB FRACTURE INTERNAL FIXATION REMOVAL. DURING REMOVING THE SCREWS AND PLATES WITH MATCHING TOOLS, THE TWO SCREWS WERE RESPECTIVELY EMBEDDED ON THE TWO PLATES AND COULD NOT BE SCREWED OUT. FINALLY, THE SURGEON HAVE TO PULL OUT THE PLATE AND SCREWS AT THE SAME TIME. THE SURGICAL TIME WAS EXTENDED DURING THIS PERIOD BY APPROXIMATELY 1.5 HOURS. THIS EVENT DID NOT CAUSE ANY OTHER HARM TO THE PATIENT EXCEPT FOR THE PROLONGED OPERATION TIME. THE PATIENT HAS BEEN DISCHARGED SMOOTHLY CURRENTLY. NO SUBSEQUENT ADVERSE EVENT REPORT WAS RECEIVED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22771387 ↗InjuryAug 11, 2025Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility
THE PATIENT UNDERWENT RIB FRACTURE INTERNAL FIXATION REMOVAL SURGERY TO REMOVE TWO PLATES ((B)(4)) AND THE SCREWS. DURING THE SURGERY, TWO SCREWS ((B)(4)) COULD NOT BE UNSCREWED FROM THE PLATE, SO THE SURGEON PULLED OUT THE PLATE AND SCREWS AT THE SAME TIME. THE SURGERY IS DELAYED BY ABOUT 1.5 HOURS. THE PATIENT IS STABLE CURRENTLY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22771373 ↗InjuryJun 16, 2025Migration; Migration
IT WAS REPORTED REVISION SURGERY OCCURRED ON (B)(6) 2025 DUE TO DEVICE MIGRATION AND PATIENT REPORT OF PAIN. THE SURGEON ORIGINALLY PLATED PATIENT'S 7TH RIB ON (B)(6) 2024 WITH STERNAL PLATE FOR SURGICAL STABILIZATION OF RIB FRACTURE. DURING THE REVISION, THE SURGEON HAD TO REMOVE THE PLATE AS THE PLATE AND SCREWS WERE BACKING OUT OF THE BONE AND COMING AWAY FROM THE RIB. MEDIAL SCREWS WERE REMOVED WITH A DRIVER WHILE THE LATERAL SCREWS JUST PULLED OUT OF THE BONE. THE SURGEON BELIEVES IT IS DUE TO UNDER CONTOURING OF THE PLATE. IT WAS NOTED THE SURGEON WAS FOLLOWING THE CORRECT SURGICAL TECHNIQUE IN THE ORIGINAL SURGERY. IT WAS FURTHER MENTIONED IT WAS NOT CLEAR IF THE PATIENT HAD BEEN COMPLIANT POST INITIAL PROCEDURE. THERE WAS CALLUS NOTED IN THE BONE DURING THE REVISION SO NO FURTHER DEVICES WERE IMPLANTED.
Patient problems: Pain
MAUDE report 22212860 ↗InjuryJun 16, 2025Migration; Migration
IT WAS REPORTED REVISION SURGERY OCCURRED ON (B)(6) 2025 DUE TO DEVICE MIGRATION AND PATIENT REPORT OF PAIN. THE SURGEON ORIGINALLY PLATED PATIENT'S 7TH RIB ON (B)(6) 2024 WITH STERNAL PLATE FOR SURGICAL STABILIZATION OF RIB FRACTURE. DURING THE REVISION, THE SURGEON HAD TO REMOVE THE PLATE AS THE PLATE AND SCREWS WERE BACKING OUT OF THE BONE AND COMING AWAY FROM THE RIB. MEDIAL SCREWS WERE REMOVED WITH A DRIVER WHILE THE LATERAL SCREWS JUST PULLED OUT OF THE BONE. THE SURGEON BELIEVES IT IS DUE TO UNDER CONTOURING OF THE PLATE. IT WAS NOTED THE SURGEON WAS FOLLOWING THE CORRECT SURGICAL TECHNIQUE IN THE ORIGINAL SURGERY. IT WAS FURTHER MENTIONED IT WAS NOT CLEAR IF THE PATIENT HAD BEEN COMPLIANT POST INITIAL PROCEDURE. THERE WAS CALLUS NOTED IN THE BONE DURING THE REVISION SO NO FURTHER DEVICES WERE IMPLANTED.
Patient problems: Pain
MAUDE report 22212704 ↗
Other Synthes GmbH products
All Synthes GmbH devices →Sources and updates
- Models: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Models are grouped by the brand name the manufacturer registered.
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026
- 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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