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Lag Screw Driver: medical device reports filed with FDA
223 reports name it, 2017–2026. Manufacturer given most often on reports: Smith & Nephew. Product code HSB.
- 223
- device reports naming the brand
- 0% of all MAUDE reports · about 25 a year
- 14
- reports, 12 months to August 2026
- 10 in the 12 months before
- 89.7%
- classified as malfunction
- 33% across the product code
- 0%
- classified as death, as reported
- 0 reports · not verified by FDA
FDA's MAUDE database holds 223 reports that name the brand "Lag Screw Driver" (rod fixation intramedullary and accessories), received between September 2017 and August 2026; the manufacturer given most often on reports is Smith & Nephew. Spellings of one product vary from report to report.
14 reports arrived in the 12 months to August 2026, up 40% from 10 in the 12 months before. FDA releases MAUDE data monthly; reports can arrive months after an event, so the newest months grow in later releases. The event types recorded are malfunction (89.7%) and injury (10.3%); across all rod, fixation, intramedullary and accessories reports (product code HSB) death is recorded in 0.3% and malfunction in 33%. Event type is the reporter's classification of the report, not a verified outcome.
The device problems coded most often are break (43.9%), fracture (17.9%) and material deformation (9.9%). The patient problems coded most often are no patient involvement, foreign body in patient and calcium deposits/calcification. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."
Reports by month, five years
Reports by the month FDA received them. FDA releases MAUDE data monthly; reports can arrive months after an event, so the newest months grow in later releases.
By year received
Event type and report source
Event type, as classified on the report
Who filed the report
Grey bar: all 37,835 reports carrying product code HSB. Event type is the filer's classification and is not verified by FDA.
Device problems coded
| Device problem (FDA code) | Reports | Share | Share across product code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakthe device broke | 98 | 43.9% | 21.8% |
| Fracturea broken bone | 40 | 17.9% | 8.1% |
| Material deformation | 22 | 9.9% | 1.1% |
| Material twisted/bent | 15 | 6.7% | 1.3% |
| Defective devicethe device was defective | 6 | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Deformation due to compressive stress | 5 | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Connection problema connection problem | 3 | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Crackthe device cracked | 3 | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Naturally worn | 3 | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Corrodedthe device corroded | 2 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Device damaged by another device | 2 | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Insufficient device problem information | 2 | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Material fragmentation | 2 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Material split, cut or torn | 2 | 0.9% | 0% |
| Mechanics altered | 2 | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Component missing | 1 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Degraded | 1 | 0.4% | 0% |
| Device operates differently than expectedthe device behaved unexpectedly | 1 | 0.4% | 2.7% |
| Failure to align | 1 | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Improper or incorrect procedure or method | 1 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report; one report can carry several. Generic codes such as "no apparent adverse event" are left out.
Patient problems coded
| Patient problem (FDA code) | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| No patient involvement | 8 | 3.6% |
| Foreign body in patientpart of a device left in the patient | 3 | 1.3% |
| Calcium deposits/calcification | 1 | 0.4% |
| Injurya physical injury | 1 | 0.4% |
| Internal organ perforation | 1 | 0.4% |
| Laceration(s) | 1 | 0.4% |
| Not applicable | 1 | 0.4% |
Patient problem codes are present mainly in reports filed since 2019 and are often blank.
In context
| Measure | Lag Screw Driver | Product code HSB | All MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reports | 223 | 37,835 | 26,136,888 |
| Share of that pool | — | 0.6% | 0% |
| Classified as death, per 1,000 reports | 0 | 3 | 9 |
| Classified as injury | 10.3% | 66.3% | 36.2% |
| Classified as malfunction | 89.7% | 33% | 62.3% |
| Filed by the manufacturer | 100% | 98.9% | 94.9% |
Shares are of reports, not of devices in use. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."
Other brands with product code HSB
| Brand | Reports | Latest 12 months | Classified as death |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sign Im Nail | 2,301 | 226 | 0% |
| UNK - Nails: TFNA | 412 | 24 | 0% |
| Trochanteric Nail Kit Ti Gamma3 11x180mm X 125 | 366 | 0 | 0.3% |
| Unknown T2 Scn | 355 | 0 | 0% |
| SIGN Fin NAIL | 335 | 50 | 0% |
| UNK - Nail Head Elements: TFNA Helical Blade | 270 | 13 | 0% |
| Unk - Nail Head Elements Pfna Blade | 260 | 1 | 0% |
| Radiolucent Insertion Handle Frn | 256 | 14 | 0% |
| Helical Blade/Screw Coupling Screw | 226 | 41 | 0% |
| Precice Stryde System | 226 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown T2 Tibia Nail | 223 | 0 | 0% |
| Cannulated Connecting Screw | 206 | 27 | 0% |
| Target Device Gamma3 300x160mm | 239 | 1 | 0% |
| Unknown T2 Alpha Tibia Nail | 199 | 175 | 0% |
| Unknown Kie Product | 219 | 21 | 0.5% |
Ordered by report count for navigation only. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA also states that "common products may have a higher number of adverse events due to the higher total number of people using the product."
Questions about Lag Screw Driver reports
How many FDA reports name Lag Screw Driver?
223 medical device reports in the openFDA MAUDE release of 28 Sep 2026, covering reports received through August 2026; 14 in the latest 12 months.
What kinds of events are reported?
malfunction (89.7%) and injury (10.3%). "Event type" is how the report was classified when filed: death, injury, malfunction or other.
What device problems are coded?
break (43.9%), fracture (17.9%), material deformation (9.9%), material twisted/bent (6.7%) and defective device (2.7%). These are FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report.
Who files these reports?
manufacturer reports (100%). Manufacturers and user facilities are required to report; voluntary reports come from health professionals and the public.
Do these reports show that Lag Screw Driver was at fault?
No. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA adds that "a causal relationship cannot be established between product and reactions listed in a report."
How do I report a problem with a medical device?
Through FDA MedWatch (Form FDA 3500 for health professionals and consumers), or to the manufacturer. See the guide on how to report.
Where this comes from. Counts are built from the openFDA Device Adverse Event (MAUDE) bulk export released 28 Sep 2026, which holds reports FDA received through 31 Aug 2026. Brand, generic and manufacturer names are as written on the reports; product code names come from FDA's device classification. A report counts here when any device it lists carries this brand name after punctuation and capitalisation are normalised. No report narrative, lot number, patient detail or reporter identity is published. See the methodology and sources; FDA's record is authoritative, and corrections are handled within five working days.
Drug data (FAERS) through 30 Jun 2026; device data (MAUDE) through 31 Aug 2026. Not medical advice.