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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 · Terminated
    Bearing Sleeve, 15CM Straight Product Usage: Pneumatic system
  • Z-2011-2017 · Oct 6, 2016 · Terminated
    Minimal Access Straight Driver Product Usage: Pneumatic system
  • Z-2007-2017 · Oct 6, 2016 · Terminated
    Bearing Sleeve, 15CM Straight Taper Product Usage: Pneumatic system
  • Z-2005-2017 · Oct 6, 2016 · Terminated
    Bearing Sleeve, 15CM Curved Product Usage: Pneumatic system
  • Z-2009-2017 · Oct 6, 2016 · Terminated
    Minimal Access Attachment Product Usage: Pneumatic system
  • Z-2003-2017 · Oct 6, 2016 · Terminated
    Bearing Sleeve, 10CM Curved Product Usage: Pneumatic system
  • Z-2004-2017 · Oct 6, 2016 · Terminated
    Bearing Sleeve, 10CM Straight Product Usage: Pneumatic system
  • Z-0708-2014 · Oct 26, 2012 · Terminated
    Multiples 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 · Terminated
    MCA5-2SD - 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 · Terminated
    MCA7-2SB - 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 · Terminated
    MCA5-07SD - 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 · Terminated
    MCA5-1SB - 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 · Terminated
    MCA7-1SD - 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 · Terminated
    MCA5-1SD - 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 · Terminated
    MCA5-06SD - 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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