NA QD11-SRecalls & reported problems
Synthes GmbH · 10.5 cm Angle Attachment. Use with XMax, eMax Systems. · Class 2
Quick summary
This Synthes surgical drill attachment is used with electric drill systems. The 24 reports mostly describe overheating, vibration, worn or damaged bearings, and the attachment breaking apart; there were no deaths and no injuries. No recalls name this device, and reports fell from 3 in the previous 12 months to 0 in the latest 12 months.
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- Adverse event reports
- 24
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 24 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00845384006381), received between Apr 23, 2018 and Aug 14, 2025 — classified as 24 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Excessive Heating” (11 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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Excessive Heating11
- Vibration8
- Overheating of Device4
- Detachment of Device or Device Component3
- Break2
Patient problems
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient14
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions8
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient2
Recent adverse event reports
The 24 most recent of 24 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionAug 14, 2025Break; Excessive Heating; Break; Excessive Heating
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS OVERHEATING AND THE BEARING WAS DAMAGED IN THE JOINT. 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 22808018 ↗MalfunctionMay 21, 2025Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS BROKEN INTO TWO OR MORE PIECES. DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FELL APART UNATTACHED AND HAD COSMETIC DAMAGE. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR VISUAL ASSESSMENT AND THIMBLE LOCK OPERATION. 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 22059121 ↗MalfunctionJan 30, 2025Break; Excessive Heating; Break; Excessive Heating
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE JOINT ASSEMBLY ON THE DEVICE FELT HOT AND THE INNER BEARING WAS DAMAGED, THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT REPORTED. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. THE EXACT DATE OF THE EVENT WAS UNKNOWN BUT WAS REPORTED TO HAVE OCCURRED IN 2025. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21277597 ↗MalfunctionJun 21, 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 19582716 ↗MalfunctionSep 7, 2023Excessive 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 2023. 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 17698929 ↗MalfunctionDec 1, 2021Excessive Heating; Excessive Heating
IT WAS REPORTED FROM SWITZERLAND THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE HAD LIQUID DAMAGE DUE TO INCORRECT REPROCESSING, WORN BEARING, CORROSION/RUSTING/PITTING, HEAT, AND VIBRATION. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR VIBRATION ASSESSMENT AND TEMPERATURE ASSESSMENT. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT, PRE-OPERATIVELY, THE DEVICE WAS NOT WORKING 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 NOT REPORTED, HOWEVER, IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE EVENT OCCURRED IN 2021. 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 12908785 ↗MalfunctionFeb 10, 2021Excessive Heating; Excessive Heating
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS RETURNED FOR SERVICE. DURING AN IN-HOUSE ENGINEERING EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE HAD HEAT, THE COLOR BAND WAS CHIPPING/FADING, HAD COSMETIC DAMAGE - WORN AND CORROSION/RUSTING/PITTING. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRE-TEST FOR VISUAL ASSESSMENT AND TEMPERATURE. 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 2021. 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 11308942 ↗MalfunctionFeb 10, 2021Excessive Heating; Excessive Heating
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE HAD EXCESSIVE NOISE, HEAT AND COLOR BAND CHIPPING/FADING. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR VISUAL ASSESSMENT, VIBRATION AND TEMPERATURE. THIS EVENT DID NOT OCCUR DURING SURGERY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES OR MEDICAL INTERVENTION ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EVENT. THE EXACT DATE OF THE EVENT WAS NOT REPORTED. HOWEVER, IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE EVENT OCCURRED IN 2021. 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 11307064 ↗MalfunctionNov 12, 2020Vibration; Vibration
IT WAS REPORTED FROM (B)(6) THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE HAD A WORN BEARING, VIBRATION, COMPONENT DAMAGE, AND FAILED PRE-TEST FOR VIBRATION AND THIMBLE SET SCREW. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DEVICE WAS NOT WORKING 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 2020. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 10830881 ↗MalfunctionJul 31, 2020Excessive Heating; Excessive Heating
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN UNSPECIFIED SURGICAL PROCEDURE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS OVERHEATING. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WERE ANY DELAYS IN THE SURGICAL PROCEDURE OR IF A SPARE DEVICE WAS AVAILABLE FOR USE. THERE WAS PATIENT INVOLVEMENT REPORTED. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 10350902 ↗MalfunctionJul 31, 2020Excessive Heating; Excessive Heating
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND REPAIR/PRE-TESTING, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE OVERHEATED AND IT WAS DIFFICULT TO ATTACH IT TO THE MOTOR 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 DATE OF EVENT WAS UNKNOWN BUT WAS KNOWN TO HAVE OCCURRED IN 2020. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 10349568 ↗MalfunctionJun 22, 2020Vibration; Vibration
IT WAS REPORTED FROM (B)(6) THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE NOSE TUBE WAS BENT/DAMAGED, WORN BEARING, COLOR BAND CHIPPING/FADING, COMPONENT DAMAGE AND VIBRATION. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR VISUAL ASSESSMENT, THIMBLE SET SCREW AND VIBRATION. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DEVICE HAD A BEARING FAILURE. THIS EVENT DID NOT OCCUR DURING SURGERY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 10181544 ↗MalfunctionMay 5, 2020Vibration; Vibration
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN UNSPECIFIED SURGICAL PROCEDURE, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT WHEN THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE HIT THE BONE, IT STARTED TO SHIMMY AND BOUNCE BACK AND FORTH. IT WAS UNKNOWN IF THERE WERE DELAYS TO THE SURGICAL PROCEDURE OR IF A SPARE DEVICE WAS AVAILABLE FOR USE. THERE WAS PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 10025793 ↗MalfunctionMar 26, 2020Excessive Heating; Excessive Heating
IT WAS REPORTED FROM (B)(6) THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE HAD CORROSION/RUSTING/PITTING, HEAT, WORN BEARINGS AND FLUID DAMAGE. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR TEMPERATURE ASSESSMENT. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DEVICE BURR WAS NOT DETACHABLE. THIS EVENT DID NOT OCCUR DURING SURGERY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 9883770 ↗MalfunctionNov 26, 2019Excessive Heating; Excessive Heating
IT WAS REPORTED FROM (B)(6) THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE HAD A WORN BEARING. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR TEMPERATURE ASSESSMENT. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT PRE-OPERATIVELY THE DEVICE WAS NOT WORKING 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 2019. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 9378410 ↗MalfunctionNov 4, 2019Vibration; Vibration
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING PRE-TESTING, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS VIBRATING EXCESSIVELY AND WAS NOISY DURING TEMPERATURE TESTING. THE EVENT WAS NOT RELATED TO SURGERY. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. THE DATE OF EVENT WAS UNKNOWN BUT WAS KNOWN TO HAVE OCCURRED IN 2019. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 9272702 ↗MalfunctionOct 11, 2019Vibration; Vibration
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE WOULD NOT HOLD THE CUTTER DEVICE. DURING IN-HOUSE ENGINEERING EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT DURING TEMPERATURE TESTING, THE DEVICE WAS TOO NOISY, AND THE SET SCREW DIDN'T PASS THE TEST, IT WAS LOOSE AND FAILED THE THIMBLE SET SCREW ASSESSMENT AND VIBRATION ASSESSMENT. 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 Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 9180763 ↗MalfunctionSep 23, 2019Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE WOULD NOT RELEASE THE BURR DEVICE. DURING IN-HOUSE ENGINEERING EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE GEAR AND THE MIDDLE SUB ASSEMBLY CAME OUT, THE NOSE TUBE WAS CORRODED AND THE HOUSING WAS DAMAGED. 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. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 9104051 ↗MalfunctionJul 23, 2019Vibration; Vibration
IT WAS REPORTED FROM (B)(6) THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION OF THE ANGLE ATTACHMENT DEVICE, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE BEARING OF THE DEVICE WAS WORN. IT WAS NOTED THAT THE ATTACHMENT HAD WORN BEARINGS. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR VIBRATION AND NOISE (BAD). IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE BEARING WAS WORN. 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 2019. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8820014 ↗MalfunctionJun 3, 2019Overheating of Device; Vibration; Overheating of Device; Vibration
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE HAD AN UNDETERMINED MALFUNCTION. DURING SERVICE AND REPAIR, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE WAS GETTING HOT AND WAS MAKING TOO MUCH NOISE. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR VIBRATION. 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 Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8665042 ↗MalfunctionMay 29, 2019Overheating of Device; Overheating of Device
IT WAS REPORTED BY (B)(6) THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE BEARINGS OF THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE WERE WORN. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE TEMPERATURE WAS ABOVE SPECIFICATION. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR TEMPERATURE ASSESSMENT AND THIMBLE SET SCREW. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DEVICE WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY DURING PRE-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 EXACT DATE OF THE EVENT WAS UNKNOWN. HOWEVER, IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE EVENT OCCURRED IN 2019. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8650993 ↗MalfunctionApr 11, 2019Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED FROM (B)(6) THAT DURING AN UNSPECIFIED SURGICAL PROCEDURE, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE CAME APART. THERE WERE NO DELAYS IN THE SURGICAL PROCEDURE AS AN IDENTICAL SPARE DEVICE WAS AVAILABLE FOR USE. THERE WAS PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. THE EXACT DATE OF THIS EVENT IS UNKNOWN. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8504114 ↗MalfunctionFeb 6, 2019Overheating of Device; Overheating of Device
IT WAS REPORTED FROM (B)(6) THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS GENERATING A LOT OF 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 A 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. ALL AVAILABLE HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 8310144 ↗MalfunctionApr 23, 2018Overheating of Device; Vibration; Overheating of Device; Vibration
IT WAS REPORTED FROM THE (B)(6) THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE HAD TEMPERATURE ABOVE SPECIFICATION, A WORN THIMBLE AND HEATED UP INTERNALLY. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR TEMPERATURE ASSESSMENT, VIBRATION, THIMBLE LOCK OPERATION AND VISUAL ASSESSMENT. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DEVICE HAD A DEFECT. 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 THIS 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 Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 7451918 ↗
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.
- 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-0923-2023 · Dec 7, 2022 · Open, Classified6.5 cm Pediatric Craniotome Attachment. Use with XMax, microMax, and eMax Systems Ref: CRANI-P Intended for cutting and shaping bone including the spine and cranium
- 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-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-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-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-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-0918-2023 · Dec 7, 2022 · Open, ClassifiedAdult Craniotome Ref: CRANI-A-G1 Intended for cutting and shaping bone including the spine and cranium
- Z-0924-2023 · Dec 7, 2022 · Open, ClassifiedPediatric Craniotome Ref:CRANI-P-G1
- Z-1931-2017 · Oct 6, 2016 · TerminatedAL-III W/ male disconnect and 20ft hose Product Usage: Pneumatic system
- Z-2030-2017 · Oct 6, 2016 · Terminated5.0cm Heavy Duty Short Attachment
- Z-2029-2017 · Oct 6, 2016 · Terminated5.0cm Short Attachment
- Z-1985-2017 · Oct 6, 2016 · Terminated6.8cm Controlled Depth Attachment Product Usage: Pneumatic system
- Z-2012-2017 · Oct 6, 2016 · Terminated8.0cm Medium Attachment Product Usage: Pneumatic system
- Z-1932-2017 · Oct 6, 2016 · TerminatedAL-III W/ male disconnect and 30ft hose Product Usage: Pneumatic system
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.