NA QD11Recalls & reported problems
Synthes GmbH · 11 cm Angle Attachment. Use with XMax, eMax Systems. · Class 2
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
Quick summary
This Synthes angle attachment for surgical drills is used in ENT surgery. Many of the 580 reports describe the attachment getting hot, vibrating, or losing power, and some mention parts coming out during cleaning. The reports include 1 injury and no deaths, and reports fell from 20 in the previous 12 months to 2 in the latest 12 months. No recalls name this device.
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- Adverse event reports
- 580
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 580 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00845384005926), received between Nov 28, 2017 and Nov 19, 2025 — classified as 1 injury, 579 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Excessive Heating” (304 reports).
70 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K011444); 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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Excessive Heating304
- Vibration154
- Overheating of Device148
- Complete Loss of Power29
- Detachment of Device or Device Component20
- Break16
- Device-Device Incompatibility15
- Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available12
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions275
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient226
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient78
- Foreign Body In Patient1
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 580 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionNov 19, 2025Overheating of Device; Complete Loss of Power; Overheating of Device; Complete Loss of Power
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE HAD HEAT AND FAILED PRE-TEST FOR TEMPERATURE. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DEVICE DID NOT WORK PROPERLY. 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 UNKNOWN. HOWEVER, IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE EVENT OCCURRED IN 2025. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23593957 ↗MalfunctionNov 18, 2025Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED FROM THAT A SMALL PART CAME OUT FROM INSIDE THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE DURING CLEANING. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THE DEVICE WAS USED IN SURGERY, OR IF THERE WAS PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WERE ANY DELAYS IN A SURGICAL PROCEDURE OR IF A SPARE DEVICE WAS AVAILABLE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. THE EXACT DATE OF THE EVENT WAS UNKNOWN. HOWEVER, IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE EVENT OCCURRED IN 2025. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23579313 ↗MalfunctionAug 5, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE BEARING WAS DAMAGED. IT WAS UNKNOWN WHEN THE EVENT OCCURRED. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF DELAYS TO A SURGICAL PROCEDURE. DURING IN-HOUSE ENGINEERING EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE WAS HEATED UP.THE DEVICE ALSO FAILED PRETEST FOR TEMPERATURE ASSESSMENT. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22718768 ↗MalfunctionAug 5, 2025Excessive Heating; Excessive Heating
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS HOT. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THE DEVICE WAS USED IN SURGERY, OR IF THERE WAS PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WERE ANY DELAYS IN A SURGICAL PROCEDURE OR IF A SPARE DEVICE WAS AVAILABLE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. THE EXACT DATE OF THE EVENT WAS UNKNOWN. HOWEVER, IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE EVENT OCCURRED IN 2025. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22714521 ↗MalfunctionJun 27, 2025Excessive Heating; Excessive Heating
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE BECAME HOT. IT WAS UNKNOWN WHEN THE EVENT OCCURRED. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. THE DATE OF EVENT WAS UNKNOWN BUT WAS KNOWN TO HAVE OCCURRED IN 2025. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22345614 ↗MalfunctionJun 6, 2025Complete Loss of Power; Excessive Heating; Complete Loss of Power; Excessive Heating
IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE DID NOT WORK. DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE GENERATED HEAT. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE HAD COMPONENT DAMAGE, VIBRATION AND DID NOT FUNCTION. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR THIMBLE LOCK OPERATION, VIBRATION AND TEMPERATURE. THIS EVENT DID NOT OCCUR DURING SURGERY. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22159555 ↗MalfunctionJun 6, 2025Excessive Heating; Difficult or Delayed Separation; Excessive Heating; Difficult or Delayed Separation
IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS DIFFICULT TO CONNECT TO THE CUTTER DEVICE. DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE GENERATED HEAT. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE HAD A WORN BEARING, VIBRATION, COMPONENT DAMAGE, WAS LOOSE, AND MADE AN UNEXPECTED NOISE. IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE CUTTER COULD NOT BE INSERTED. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR VISUAL ASSESSMENT, THIMBLE SET SCREW, CUTTER INSERTION, VIBRATION AND TEMPERATURE. THIS EVENT DID NOT OCCUR DURING SURGERY. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. THE EXACT DATE OF THE EVENT WAS UNKNOWN. HOWEVER, IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE EVENT OCCURRED IN 2025. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22159408 ↗MalfunctionMay 8, 2025Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available; Excessive Heating; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available; Excessive Heating
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY AND HEATED UP RAPIDLY. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THE DEVICE WAS USED IN SURGERY. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WERE ANY DELAYS IN A SURGICAL PROCEDURE, OR IF A SPARE DEVICE WAS AVAILABLE FOR USE. THE EXACT DATE OF THIS EVENT WAS UNKNOWN BUT WAS NOTED TO HAVE OCCURRED IN 2025. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WERE ANY INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21985513 ↗MalfunctionMay 8, 2025Excessive Heating; Excessive Heating
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY ON THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS HOT. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THE DEVICE WAS USED IN SURGERY. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WERE ANY DELAYS IN A SURGICAL PROCEDURE OR IF A SPARE DEVICE WAS AVAILABLE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. THE EXACT DATE OF THE EVENT WAS UNKNOWN. HOWEVER, IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE EVENT OCCURRED IN 2025. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21984799 ↗MalfunctionMay 8, 2025Excessive Heating; Excessive Heating
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY ON THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS HOT. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THE DEVICE WAS USED IN SURGERY. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WERE ANY DELAYS IN A SURGICAL PROCEDURE OR IF A SPARE DEVICE WAS AVAILABLE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. THE EXACT DATE OF THE EVENT WAS UNKNOWN. HOWEVER, IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE EVENT OCCURRED IN 2025. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21984667 ↗MalfunctionMay 8, 2025Excessive Heating; Excessive Heating
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY ON THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS HOT. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THE DEVICE WAS USED IN SURGERY. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WERE ANY DELAYS IN A SURGICAL PROCEDURE OR IF A SPARE DEVICE WAS AVAILABLE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. THE EXACT DATE OF THE EVENT WAS UNKNOWN. HOWEVER, IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE EVENT OCCURRED IN 2025. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21984595 ↗MalfunctionApr 23, 2025Complete Loss of Power; Excessive Heating; Complete Loss of Power; Excessive Heating
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE GENERATED HEAT AND CEASED ROTATING ON ITS OWN. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THE DEVICE WAS USED IN SURGERY. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WERE ANY DELAYS IN A SURGICAL PROCEDURE OR IF A SPARE DEVICE WAS AVAILABLE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. THE EXACT DATE OF THE EVENT WAS UNKNOWN. HOWEVER, IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE EVENT OCCURRED IN 2025. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21890214 ↗MalfunctionMar 31, 2025Excessive Heating; Excessive Heating
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS EXPERIENCING ABNORMAL HEATING. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THE DEVICE WAS USED IN SURGERY. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WERE ANY DELAYS IN A SURGICAL PROCEDURE OR IF A SPARE DEVICE WAS AVAILABLE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT REPORTED. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21731135 ↗MalfunctionMar 31, 2025Excessive Heating; Excessive Heating
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS EXPERIENCING ABNORMAL HEATING. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THE DEVICE WAS USED IN SURGERY. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WERE ANY DELAYS IN A SURGICAL PROCEDURE OR IF A SPARE DEVICE WAS AVAILABLE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT REPORTED. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21730829 ↗MalfunctionMar 31, 2025Excessive Heating; Excessive Heating
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS EXPERIENCING ABNORMAL HEATING. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THE DEVICE WAS USED IN SURGERY. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WERE ANY DELAYS IN A SURGICAL PROCEDURE OR IF A SPARE DEVICE WAS AVAILABLE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT REPORTED. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21730426 ↗MalfunctionFeb 26, 2025Excessive Heating; Excessive Heating
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CONNECTOR COMPONENT WAS HOT. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THE EVENT OCCURRED DURING A SURGICAL PROCEDURE. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WAS A SPARE DEVICE AVAILABLE FOR USE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT REPORTED. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION, OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. THE EXACT DATE OF THE EVENT WAS NOT REPORTED, HOWEVER, IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE EVENT OCCURRED IN 2025. 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 21470117 ↗MalfunctionFeb 21, 2025Excessive Heating; Excessive Heating
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE GENERATED HEAT. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THE DEVICE WAS USED IN SURGERY, OR IF THERE WAS PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WERE ANY DELAYS IN THE SURGICAL PROCEDURE, OR IF A SPARE DEVICE WAS AVAILABLE FOR USE. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WERE ANY INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. THE DATE OF EVENT WAS UNKNOWN BUT WAS KNOWN TO HAVE OCCURRED IN 2025. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21432749 ↗MalfunctionDec 26, 2024Excessive Heating; Difficult or Delayed Separation; Excessive Heating; Difficult or Delayed Separation
IT WAS REPORTED FROM JAPAN THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ANGLE ATTACHMENT DEVICE HAD COMPONENT DAMAGE, HEAT, VIBRATION, WORN BEARING, WAS LOOSE, AND THE CUTTER COULD NOT BE INSERTED. IT WAS NOTED THAT THE SHAFT WAS FLAWED, THE NOSE TUBE WAS LOOSE, SET SCREW LOOSE, BAR SNAGGING, ABNORMAL NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HEAT GENERATION. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR NOSE TUBE ASSEMBLY, THIMBLE SET SCREW, CUTTER INSERTION, VIBRATION, AND TEMPERATURE. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT IT WAS DIFFICULT TO INSERT THE BURR DEVICE. 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, HOWEVER, IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE EVENT OCCURRED IN 2024. 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 21021329 ↗MalfunctionDec 10, 2024Noise, Audible; Excessive Heating; Noise, Audible; Excessive Heating
REPORT 2 OF 3 FOR (B)(4). IT WAS REPORTED THAT (X3) ANGLE ATTACHMENT DEVICES GENERATED HEAT AND PRODUCED ABNORMAL NOISE. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THE DEVICE WAS USED IN SURGERY, OR IF THERE WAS PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WERE ANY DELAYS IN A SURGICAL PROCEDURE OR IF A SPARE DEVICE WAS AVAILABLE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. THE EXACT DATE OF THE EVENT WAS UNKNOWN. HOWEVER, IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE EVENT OCCURRED IN 2024. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20892650 ↗MalfunctionDec 10, 2024Noise, Audible; Excessive Heating; Noise, Audible; Excessive Heating
REPORT 3 OF 3 FOR (B)(4). IT WAS REPORTED THAT (X3) ANGLE ATTACHMENT DEVICES GENERATED HEAT AND PRODUCED ABNORMAL NOISE. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THE DEVICE WAS USED IN SURGERY, OR IF THERE WAS PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WERE ANY DELAYS IN A SURGICAL PROCEDURE OR IF A SPARE DEVICE WAS AVAILABLE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. THE EXACT DATE OF THE EVENT WAS UNKNOWN. HOWEVER, IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE EVENT OCCURRED IN 2024. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20892617 ↗MalfunctionDec 10, 2024Noise, Audible; Excessive Heating; Noise, Audible; Excessive Heating
REPORT 1 OF 3 FOR (B)(4). IT WAS REPORTED THAT (X3) ANGLE ATTACHMENT DEVICES GENERATED HEAT AND PRODUCED ABNORMAL NOISE. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THE DEVICE WAS USED IN SURGERY, OR IF THERE WAS PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WERE ANY DELAYS IN A SURGICAL PROCEDURE OR IF A SPARE DEVICE WAS AVAILABLE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. THE EXACT DATE OF THE EVENT WAS UNKNOWN. HOWEVER, IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE EVENT OCCURRED IN 2024. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20892551 ↗MalfunctionNov 22, 2024Excessive Heating; Excessive Heating
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CONNECTOR COMPONENTS OF THE MOTOR DEVICE WERE HOT. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THE DEVICE WAS USED IN SURGERY, OR IF THERE WAS PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WERE ANY DELAYS IN A SURGICAL PROCEDURE OR IF A SPARE DEVICE WAS AVAILABLE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. THE EXACT DATE OF THE EVENT WAS UNKNOWN. HOWEVER, IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE EVENT OCCURRED IN 2024. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20759439 ↗MalfunctionOct 25, 2024Complete Loss of Power; Excessive Heating; Complete Loss of Power; Excessive Heating
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE HAD THE FOLLOWING FAILURES: HEAT, VIBRATION AND FOREIGN SUBSTANCE/DEBRIS/CLEANING/STERILIZATION. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST ON THE FOLLOWING: VIBRATION AND TEMPERATURE. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DEVICE DID NOT WORK ANYMORE. 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 UNKNOWN BUT WAS NOTED. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, AN ADDITIONAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20533730 ↗MalfunctionOct 8, 2024Excessive Heating; Excessive Heating
IT WAS REPORTED FROM TAIWAN THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE BECAME UNUSUALLY WARM. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THE DEVICE WAS USED IN SURGERY, OR IF THERE WAS PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WERE ANY DELAYS IN A SURGICAL PROCEDURE OR IF A SPARE DEVICE WAS AVAILABLE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. THE EXACT DATE OF THE EVENT WAS UNKNOWN. HOWEVER, IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE EVENT OCCURRED IN 2024. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20394971 ↗MalfunctionOct 2, 2024Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available; Excessive Heating; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available; Excessive Heating
IT WAS REPORTED FROM SWITZERLAND THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS VIBRATING, HEATED UP AND THE NOSE TUBE WAS DAMAGED. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR VISUAL ASSESSMENT, VIBRATION AND TEMPERATURE. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DEVICE HAD AN UNDETERMINED MALFUNCTION PRIOR TO SURGERY. THIS EVENT DID NOT OCCUR DURING SURGERY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. THE DATE OF EVENT WAS UNKNOWN. 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 20351960 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K011444. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
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- Z-0922-2023 · Dec 7, 2022 · Open, Classified7.5 cm Large Rotating Craniotome Attachment. Use with XMax, microMax, and eMax Systems Ref: CRANI-L-R Intended for cutting and shaping bone including the spine and cranium
- Z-0917-2023 · Dec 7, 2022 · Open, Classified6.5 cm Adult Craniotome, Thin Foot Plate Attachment. Use with XMax, microMax, and eMax Systems Ref: CRANI-A-01 intended for cutting and shaping bone including the spine and crani
- Z-0924-2023 · Dec 7, 2022 · Open, ClassifiedPediatric Craniotome Ref:CRANI-P-G1
- Z-0916-2023 · Dec 7, 2022 · Open, Classified6.5 cm Adult Rotating Craniotome Attachment. Use with XMax, microMax, and eMax Systems. Ref: CRANI-A Intended for cutting and shaping bone including the spine and cranium
- Z-0919-2023 · Dec 7, 2022 · Open, Classified6.5 cm Adult Rotating Craniotome Attachment. Use with XMax, microMax, and eMax Systems Ref: CRANI-A-R intended for cutting and shaping bone including the spine and cranium
- Z-0921-2023 · Dec 7, 2022 · Open, ClassifiedAdult Craniotome, Large Ref: CRANI-L-G1 Intended for cutting and shaping bone including the spine and cranium
- Z-0918-2023 · Dec 7, 2022 · Open, ClassifiedAdult Craniotome Ref: CRANI-A-G1 Intended for cutting and shaping bone including the spine and cranium
- Z-0920-2023 · Dec 7, 2022 · Open, Classified7.5 cm Large Craniotome Attachment Use with XMax, microMax, and eMax Systems. Ref: CRANI-L Intended for cutting and shaping bone including the spine and cranium
- Z-2024-2017 · Oct 6, 2016 · Terminated8cm QD Angle Attachment
- Z-2030-2017 · Oct 6, 2016 · Terminated5.0cm Heavy Duty Short Attachment
- Z-1985-2017 · Oct 6, 2016 · Terminated6.8cm Controlled Depth Attachment Product Usage: Pneumatic system
- Z-1986-2017 · Oct 6, 2016 · TerminatedAdult Craniotome Product Usage: Pneumatic system
- Z-2023-2017 · Oct 6, 2016 · Terminated14cm QD Angle Attachment
- Z-1951-2017 · Oct 6, 2016 · TerminatedeMax2 Hybrid Hand Control Product Usage: Electric system
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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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