NA MA15-8N-18Recalls & reported problems
Synthes GmbH · 1.8 mm Fluted Matchstick, 15 cm. Use with MA-15 Bearing Sleeves. · Class 2
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 1
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00845384004608), received between Mar 3, 2022 and Mar 3, 2022 — classified as 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Fragmentation” (1 report).
31 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K042783); 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 16, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Material Fragmentation1
- Separation Problem1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
Recent adverse event reports
The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionMar 3, 2022Material Fragmentation; Separation Problem; Material Fragmentation; Separation Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING CLEANING IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE UNKNOWN BURR DEVICE WAS STUCK IN THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE AND BROKE OFF INSIDE THE ATTACHMENT. THIS EVENT DID NOT OCCUR DURING SURGERY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION, OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. THE EXACT DATE OF THE EVENT WAS NOT REPORTED. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 13662348 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K042783. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-2006-2017 · Oct 6, 2016 · TerminatedBearing Sleeve, 15CM Straight Product Usage: Pneumatic system
- Z-2011-2017 · Oct 6, 2016 · TerminatedMinimal Access Straight Driver Product Usage: Pneumatic system
- Z-2007-2017 · Oct 6, 2016 · TerminatedBearing Sleeve, 15CM Straight Taper Product Usage: Pneumatic system
- Z-2005-2017 · Oct 6, 2016 · TerminatedBearing Sleeve, 15CM Curved Product Usage: Pneumatic system
- Z-2009-2017 · Oct 6, 2016 · TerminatedMinimal Access Attachment Product Usage: Pneumatic system
- Z-2003-2017 · Oct 6, 2016 · TerminatedBearing Sleeve, 10CM Curved Product Usage: Pneumatic system
- Z-2004-2017 · Oct 6, 2016 · TerminatedBearing Sleeve, 10CM Straight Product Usage: Pneumatic system
- Z-0708-2014 · Oct 26, 2012 · TerminatedMultiples Anspach Micro Curved Attachments (MCA) and Curved Burr Support S leves (Cutters and Attachments) MCA - MICRO CURVED ATTACHMENT, MCA5-05SD - 0.5MM DIAMOND BALL, 5.6CM, M
- Z-0759-2014 · Mar 29, 2012 · TerminatedMCA5-2SD - 2MM Diamond Ball, 5.6CM. All lots are included in recall. Intended for use in cutting and shaping delicate bone material, primarily in otologic procedures such as coch
- Z-0768-2014 · Mar 29, 2012 · TerminatedMCA7-2SB - 2MM Fluted Ball, 7.3CM. All lots are included in recall. Intended for use in cutting and shaping delicate bone material, primarily in otologic procedures such as cochl
- Z-0752-2014 · Mar 29, 2012 · TerminatedMCA5-07SD - 0.7MM Diamond Ball, 5.6CM. All lots are included in recall. Intended for use in cutting and shaping delicate bone material, primarily in otologic procedures such as c
- Z-0756-2014 · Mar 29, 2012 · TerminatedMCA5-1SB - 1MM Fluted Ball, 5.6CM. All lots are included in recall. Intended for use in cutting and shaping delicate bone material, primarily in otologic procedures such as cochl
- Z-0767-2014 · Mar 29, 2012 · TerminatedMCA7-1SD - 1MM Diamond Ball, 7.3CM. All lots are included in recall. Intended for use in cutting and shaping delicate bone material, primarily in otologic procedures such as coch
- Z-0757-2014 · Mar 29, 2012 · TerminatedMCA5-1SD - 1MM Diamond Ball, 5.6CM. All lots are included in recall. Intended for use in cutting and shaping delicate bone material, primarily in otologic procedures such as coch
- Z-0751-2014 · Mar 29, 2012 · TerminatedMCA5-06SD - 0.6MM Diamond Ball, 5.6CM. All lots are included in recall. Intended for use in cutting and shaping delicate bone material, primarily in otologic procedures such as c
…and 16 more.
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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 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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