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Screw, Fixation, Bone

FDA adverse event reports and recall history for screw, fixation, bone (product code HWC), from the public MAUDE/AEMS corpus and the live FDA recall database.

Total reports
58,251
Deaths
75
Injuries
39,202
Malfunctions
17,892

Reports per year

12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26

Source: FDA adverse event reports by year received, 2012–2026. Reporting paused during the 2026 MAUDE-to-AEMS transition and has since resumed.

Recent recalls

  • 2026-06-09Open, ClassifiedUnder Investigation by firm

    Medartis APTUS, 5.0 headedCCS Long Thread 50/20mm, REF A-8216.50/1, 1/Pkg; Cannulated Compression Screws for bone fixation

    The cannulation of the CCS screw is not centered.

  • 2026-03-20Open, ClassifiedNo Marketing Application

    I.T.S. Screw System with the below descriptions and corresponding article numbers. 1. Cancellous Screw, Cannulated; Article Numbers: 31404-16, 31404-18, 31404-20, 31404-22, 31404-24, 31404-26, 31404-28, 31404-30, 31404-32, 31404-34, 31404-36, 31404-38, 31404-40, 31404-42, 31404-44, 31404-46, 31404-48, 31404-50, 31404-55, 31404-60, 31404-65, 31404-70, 31404-75, 31404-80, 31457-30, 31457-36, 31457-40, 31457-46, 31457-50, 31457-55, 31457-60, 31652-100, 31652-105, 31652-110, 31652-115, 31652-120, 31652-25, 31652-30, 31652-35, 31652-40, 31652-45, 31652-55, 31652-60, 31652-65, 31652-70, 31652-75, 31652-80, 31652-85, 31652-90, 31652-95, 31731-100, 31731-105, 31731-110, 31731-115, 31731-120, 31731-50, 31731-60, 31731-65, 31731-70, 31731-75, 31731-80, 31731-85, 31731-90, 31731-95, 31732-60, 31734-100, 31734-105, 31734-110, 31734-115, 31734-120, 31734-45, 31734-50, 31734-60, 31734-65, 31734-70, 31734-75, 31734-80, 31734-85, 31734-90, 31734-95. 2. Cortical Screw, Cannulated; Article Numbers: 31357-44, 31357-22, 31357-48, 31277-18, 31357-20, 31357-22, 31357-24, 31357-26, 31357-28, 31357-30, 31357-32, 31357-34, 31357-36, 31357-38, 31357-40, 31357-42, 31357-44, 31357-46, 31357-48, 31357-60, 31357-65, 31357-70. 3. Washer; Article Number: 36851. 4. Washer, Concave; Article Numbers: 36432, 36653, 36732. 5. Washer, Flat; Article Numbers: 36431, 36651, 36653, 36731.

    Updated MRI safety testing demonstrates higher RF-induced temperature increases under certain MRI conditions than previously reflected in the Instructions for Use (IFU).

  • 2026-03-20Open, ClassifiedNo Marketing Application

    HCS - Headless Compression Screw System, Headless Compression Screw, Cannulated; Article Numbers: 31207-10, 31207-12, 31207-14, 31207-16, 31207-18, 31207-20, 31207-24, 31207-26, 31207-28, 31207-30, 31257-12, 31257-14, 31257-16, 31257-18, 31257-20, 31257-22, 31257-24, 31257-28, 31257-30, 31307-18, 31307-32, 31307-34, 31307-36, 31307-38, 31358-30, 31437-30, 31437-38, 31437-40, 31437-50, 31757-100, 31757-120, 31757-45, 31757-80, 31757-85, 31757-90.

    Updated MRI safety testing demonstrates higher RF-induced temperature increases under certain MRI conditions than previously reflected in the Instructions for Use (IFU).

  • 2026-03-10Open, ClassifiedLabeling mix-ups

    Brand Name: APTUS Product Name: 2.5 TriLock Screw 16mm, HD7, 1/Pkg Model/Catalog Number: A-5750.16/1 Software Version: Not applicable. Product Description: The APTUS fixation systems are used for fractures, osteotomies and arthrodesis of the hand, forearm, shoulder and foot. Component: Not applicable.

    Mix up between specified lots of 2.5mm and 2.8mm outer diameter screws.

  • 2026-03-10Open, ClassifiedLabeling mix-ups

    Brand Name: APTUS Product Name: 2.8 TriLock Screw 16mm, HD7, 1/Pkg Model/Catalog Number: A-5850.16/1 Software Version: Not applicable. Product Description: The APTUS fixation systems are used for fractures, osteotomies and arthrodesis of the hand, forearm, shoulder and foot. Component: Not applicable.

    Mix up between specified lots of 2.5mm and 2.8mm outer diameter screws.

  • 2025-12-18Open, ClassifiedPackaging process control

    BIOSURE HA SCREW, 6MM x 20 MM. Threaded metallic bone fixation fastener.

    Removal of affected lot of screws due to labeling error.

  • 2024-05-14Open, ClassifiedProcess control

    APTUS 2.8 TriLock Screw 22mm, HD7, 1/Pkg. Metal bone fixation fastener used with the APTUS fixation system.

    Screw is 16mm long instead of 22mm long.

  • 2024-05-10Open, ClassifiedProcess control

    TriMed, Threaded IM Nail 3.6mm, 60mm, TI, Ref: IMN3.6-60 T, Non Sterile, MD, Rx Only TriMed, Threaded IM Nail 3.6mm, 65mm, TI, Ref: IMN3.6-65 T, Non Sterile, MD, Rx Only

    Nail system contains an out of specification driver-socket which could result in inability to pick up nails or apply sufficient torque.

  • 2024-05-10Open, ClassifiedProcess control

    TriMed, Threaded IM Nail 3.6mm, 60mm, TI, Ref: IMN3.6-60 T, Non Sterile, MD, Rx Only TriMed, Threaded IM Nail 3.6mm, 65mm, TI, Ref: IMN3.6-65 T, Non Sterile, MD, Rx Only

    Nail system contains an out of specification driver-socket which could result in inability to pick up nails or apply sufficient torque.

  • 2024-04-30Open, ClassifiedUnder Investigation by firm

    ZPLP (Zimmer Periarticular Locking Plate System) Distal Lateral Fibular Plate, Right, 4 Holes, 80 MM, Sterile- Indicated for temporary internal fixation and stabilization of osteotomies and fractures Item Number: 47-2357-017-04

    Thread form issue for the locking holes in that the locking screws may not properly mate with the plate. The improperly mated screw may not be readily recognizable by the user since the screw may not correctly lock, may result in delay in surgery or loss of fixation resulting further intervention

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