NA SC2100Recalls & reported problems
Synthes GmbH · eMax 2 Plus Console · Class 2
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 4
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00845384008606), received between Dec 1, 2017 and Dec 6, 2023 — classified as 4 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Alarm System” (2 reports).
35 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K080802); 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
- Device Alarm System2
- Device Operates Differently Than Expected1
- Overheating of Device1
Patient problems
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient2
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
Recent adverse event reports
The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionDec 6, 2023Device Alarm System; Device Alarm System
IT WAS REPORTED FROM JAPAN THAT THE MOTOR DEVICE WAS HAD ERROR DISPLAYED. 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 18275320 ↗MalfunctionJul 30, 2020Device Alarm System; Device Alarm System
IT WAS REPORTED FROM (B)(6) THAT THE MOTOR DEVICE, WHILE BEING USED WITH THE CONSOLE DEVICE, HAD AN E6 (OVERHEAT WARNING) ERROR CODE AND COULD NOT BE USED. 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 Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 10346984 ↗MalfunctionJan 19, 2018Device Operates Differently Than Expected; Device Operates Differently Than Expected
IT WAS REPORTED FROM (B)(6) THAT DURING AN UNSPECIFIED SURGICAL PROCEDURE, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE CONSOLE DEVICE HAD AN UNSPECIFIED ERROR OCCUR. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WERE ANY DELAYS IN THE SURGICAL PROCEDURE OR WHETHER A SPARE DEVICE WAS AVAILABLE FOR USE. THERE WAS PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THERE WERE NO 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 Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 7205530 ↗MalfunctionDec 1, 2017Overheating of Device; Overheating of Device
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A CADAVER LAB EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM, THE CONSOLE DEVICE WAS DISPLAYING A FALSE E6 (OVERHEAT WARNING) ERROR CODE ON MULTIPLE DRILLS BUT THERE WAS NO HEAT PRESENT IN ANY OF THE DRILLS AND HAD A STRANGE VIBRATING NOISE THAT SOUNDED LIKE A BROKEN DOWN REFRIGERATOR. 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 Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 7075857 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K080802. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-1952-2017 · Oct 6, 2016 · TerminatedeMax2 PLUS Product Usage: Electric system
- Z-1948-2017 · Oct 6, 2016 · TerminatedElectronic Foot Control with Direction Switch Product Usage: Electric system
- Z-1956-2017 · Oct 6, 2016 · TerminatedSystem Console, Single Port, with irrigation Product Usage: Electric system
- Z-2026-2017 · Oct 6, 2016 · TerminatedReciprocating MICRO SAW
- Z-1955-2017 · Oct 6, 2016 · TerminatedConsole, eMax2 Plus Product Usage: Electric system
- Z-1957-2017 · Oct 6, 2016 · TerminatedSystem Console, Single Port, no irrigation
- Z-1949-2017 · Oct 6, 2016 · TerminatedElectronic Foot Control with Direction or Irrigation Switches Product Usage: Electric system
- Z-2031-2017 · Oct 6, 2016 · TerminatedSagittal MICRO-SAW
- Z-2019-2017 · Oct 6, 2016 · TerminatedOscillating MICRO-SAW Product Usage: Pneumatic system
- Z-2015-2017 · Oct 6, 2016 · TerminatedSagittal Saw Product Usage: Pneumatic system
- Z-2032-2017 · Oct 6, 2016 · Terminated20.2cm Heavy Duty Long Heavy Short Attachment
- Z-2001-2017 · Oct 6, 2016 · Terminated12.4cm Heavy Duty Long Heavy Short Attachment Product Usage: Pneumatic system
- Z-0729-2014 · Dec 17, 2013 · TerminatedAnspach Carbide Cutting Burrs & Drums: 2MM Carbide Fluted Ball, Extended part # S-2B-C and 7MM Carbide Fluted Ball part # S-7B-C Anspach cutting burrs are intended for cutting and
- Z-0727-2014 · Dec 17, 2013 · TerminatedAnspach Carbide Cutting Burrs: 1.5MMx7.5MM Cylindrical Carbide Drum part # S-15DRMC-L, 1MM Carbide Fluted ball, Extended part # S-1B-C, 1MM Carbide Fluted ball part # S-SB-C, 2MM C
- Z-0728-2014 · Dec 17, 2013 · TerminatedAnspach Carbide Cutting Burrs & Drums: 1.5MM x 7.5MM Cylindrical Carbide Drum part # S-15DRMC Anspach cutting burrs are intended for cutting and shaping bone, including the spine
…and 20 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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