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Synthes GmbH · 5 cm Short Attachment. Use with XMax, eMax Systems. · Class 2

Data updated Oct 13, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Quick summary

This Synthes NA Short drill attachment for ENT surgery has 343 adverse event reports on file, with no deaths and no injuries. Many reports describe vibration and parts coming off, such as cutting burrs or bearings, and some mention overheating or unusual noise. No recalls name this device. Reports in the last 12 months fell to 4 from 19 in the prior 12 months.

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Adverse event reports
343
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 343 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00845384008798), received between Nov 27, 2017 and Jan 15, 2026 — classified as 343 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Vibration” (117 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

Nov 2023: 1 reportsDec 2023: 1 reportsJan 2024: 1 reportsFeb 2024: 2 reportsMar 2024: 0 reportsApr 2024: 2 reportsMay 2024: 0 reportsJun 2024: 0 reportsJul 2024: 2 reportsAug 2024: 1 reportsSep 2024: 3 reportsOct 2024: 1 reportsNov 2024: 2 reportsDec 2024: 1 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 6 reportsMar 2025: 2 reportsApr 2025: 2 reportsMay 2025: 2 reportsJun 2025: 1 reportsJul 2025: 1 reportsAug 2025: 1 reportsSep 2025: 1 reportsOct 2025: 0 reportsNov 2025: 1 reportsDec 2025: 2 reportsJan 2026: 1 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 0 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520266
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Vibration117
  • Detachment of Device or Device Component106
  • Excessive Heating63
  • Overheating of Device36
  • Noise, Audible21
  • Break19
  • Premature Separation17
  • Device-Device Incompatibility13

Patient problems

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient164
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions144
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient35

Recent adverse event reports

The 25 most recent of 343 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionJan 15, 2026Premature Separation

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CUTTING BUR CAME OFF THE SHORT ATTACHMENT DEVICE DURING CUTTING, WHILE IN USE WITH THE MOTOR DEVICE. 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 24082661 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 31, 2025Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE 5.0 CM SHORT ATTACHMENT DEVICE BEARING MALFUNCTIONED. THE INSPECTOR REPORTED THAT THE BEARING HAD FALLEN OFF. 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 23936811 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 4, 2025Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BEARING ON THE INNER CYLINDER OF THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE CAME OFF. 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 23714269 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 5, 2025Premature Separation; Premature Separation

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE CUTTER CAME OFF WHILE USING THE DRILL. 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 23475384 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 5, 2025Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN UNSPECIFIED SURGICAL PROCEDURE IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE SHORT ATTACHMENT DEVICE COMPONENT WAS DETACHED. AFTER USING THE BRAIN DRILL, IT WAS FOUND THAT A ROUND PIECE FELL OUT OF THE DRILL SLEEVE. THE USER THEN DISCONTINUED USE OF THE DEVICE. ANOTHER LIKE DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE SUCCESSFULLY. THERE WAS NO DELAY IN THE PROCEDURE REPORTED. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 22983908 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 26, 2025Device Markings/Labelling Problem; Mechanical Jam; Noise, Audible; Excessive Heating; Device Markings/Labelling Problem; Mechanical Jam; Noise, Audible; Excessive Heating

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE WHEN THE BEARINGS ARE NOT SMOOTH, THE CUTTER AND THE MOTOR HAD TO WORK HARD TO TURN THE CUTTER. THE RESULT IS THE ATTACHMENT MAY HEAT UP AND SOMETIMES PRODUCE AND UNUSUAL SOUND. 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. 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 22897916 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 29, 2025Break; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Break; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE HAD COMPONENT DAMAGE. DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE FELL APART-UNATTACHED AND HAD COSMETIC DAMAGE. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR VISUAL ASSESSMENT AND NOSE CONE VERIFICATION. IT WAS NOTED THAT THE DEVICE WAS DAMAGED (DISASSEMBLY DUE TO THE DISLODGEMENT OF THE FIXING PIN). 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 22641261 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 30, 2025Detachment of Device or Device Component; Mechanical Jam; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Mechanical Jam

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING PRE-SURGERY TESTING IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE SMALL ACCESSORY RING INSIDE THE SLEEVE OF THE SHORT ATTACHMENT DEVICE HAD FALLEN OFF. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED AND SHOWED NO DAMAGE IN APPEARANCE WHEN OPENED. AFTER REMOVING THE ACCESSORIES, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE SMALL ACCESSORY RING INSIDE THE SLEEVE HAD FALLEN OFF AND COULD NOT BE USED. IT WAS REPORTED THAT A SPARE SLEEVE WAS AVAILABLE, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS CONTINUED. THIS EVENT DID NOT OCCUR DURING SURGERY. 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 Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 22354732 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 6, 2025Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SHORT ATTACHMENT DEVICE INNER RING CAME OFF. 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 21966553 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 1, 2025Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SHORT ATTACHMENT DEVICE BEARING WAS DAMAGED. DURING IN-HOUSE ENGINEERING EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE WAS HEATING UP, VIBRATING, MADE UNEXPECTED NOISE AND WAS DIFFICULT TO ASSEMBLE/DISASSEMBLE. THE DEVICE ALSO FAILED PRETESTS FOR LOCK OPERATION, VIBRATION AND TEMPERATURE ASSESSMENT. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES NOR SURGICAL DELAY REPORTED. THE DATE OF EVENT WAS UNKNOWN BUT WAS KNOWN TO HAVE OCCURRED IN 2025. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21945590 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 30, 2025Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE DURING THE PREOPERATIVE INSPECTION OF INSTRUMENT INTEGRITY, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT A SPARE PART HAD FALLEN OUT OF THE SLEEVE. DROPPED IN THE CLEANING BAG, NO LONGER IN USE AFTER COMMUNICATING WITH THE DOCTOR. REPLACE THE SLEEVE WITH A NEW ONE FOR USE. 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 21934435 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 30, 2025Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE INNER RING CAME OFF. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THE DEVICE WAS USED IN SURGERY. 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.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21934013 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 24, 2025Detachment of Device or Device Component; Device-Device Incompatibility; Complete Loss of Power; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Device-Device Incompatibility; Complete Loss of Power

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING PRE-SURGERY DEVICE QUALITY AND INTEGRITY INSPECTION FOR RESECTION OF POSTERIOR FOSSA LESION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE SHORT ATTACHMENT DEVICE GASKET IN THE YELLOW SLEEVE FELL OUT AND THE DRILL BIT COULD NOT BE USED. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WERE ANY DELAYS IN THE SURGICAL PROCEDURE. A SPARE DEVICE WAS AVAILABLE FOR USE. 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 21675984 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 4, 2025Detachment of Device or Device Component; Device-Device Incompatibility; Complete Loss of Power; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Device-Device Incompatibility; Complete Loss of Power

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING DEVICE QUALITY AND INTEGRITY PRE SURGERY INSPECTION FOR RESECTION OF SKULL BASE LESION SURGERY, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT WHILE INSPECTING THE 5.0 CM SHORT ATTACHMENT DEVICE, THE SMALL BULLET IN THE YELLOW SLEEVE OF THE ELECTRIC SYSTEM DRILL FELL OUT AND THE DRILL BIT COULD NOT BE INSTALLED, AND THE DEVICE COULD NOT BE USED. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WERE ANY DELAYS IN THE SURGICAL PROCEDURE OR IF A SPARE DEVICE WAS AVAILABLE FOR USE. 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 21512799 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 20, 2025Noise, Audible; Excessive Heating; Noise, Audible; Excessive Heating

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING LAB TESTING, IT WAS OBSERVED ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS GETTING HOT AND GRINDING. THE EVENT WAS NOT RELATED TO SURGERY. 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 21427555 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 19, 2025Noise, Audible; Excessive Heating; Noise, Audible; Excessive Heating

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS GRINDING AND GETTING 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 FOR USE. 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 21410282 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 18, 2025Noise, Audible; Excessive Heating; Difficult or Delayed Separation; Noise, Audible; Excessive Heating; Difficult or Delayed Separation

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS DIFFICULT CONNECT BURR, GENERATED HEAT AND HAD AN 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 FOR USE. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WERE ANY INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. THE EXACT DATE OF THIS EVENT WAS UNKNOWN BUT WAS NOTED TO HAVE OCCURRED IN 2025. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21405196 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 10, 2025Noise, Audible; Excessive Heating; Noise, Audible; Excessive Heating

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A LAB THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS GRINDING AND GETTING HOT. 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 2024. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21349245 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 10, 2025Noise, Audible; Excessive Heating; Difficult or Delayed Separation; Noise, Audible; Excessive Heating; Difficult or Delayed Separation

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE GENERATED HEAT, PRODUCED ABNORMAL NOISE AND WAS DIFFICULT TO INSERT AND REMOVE BURR. 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. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21342968 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 8, 2025Noise, Audible; Excessive Heating; Noise, Audible; Excessive Heating

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN EDUCATION LABORATORY IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE SHORT ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS GRINDING AND GETTING HOT. 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 JANUARY OF 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 21340433 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 9, 2024Detachment of Device or Device Component; Device-Device Incompatibility; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Device-Device Incompatibility

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN INTRACRANIAL HEMATOMA REMOVAL PROCEDURE IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE MOTOR DEVICE COULD NOT BE INSERTED WHILE ATTACHING THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE, AND SMALL SILVER MARBLES FELL OUT OF THE ATTACHMENT. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WERE ANY DELAYS TO THE SURGICAL PROCEDURE. IT WAS REPORTED THAT A SPARE DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY. THERE WAS 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 20884739 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 22, 2024Premature Separation; Premature Separation

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN UNSPECIFIED CRANIOTOMY SURGICAL PROCEDURE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE CUTTER DEVICE DISCONNECTED FROM THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE WHILE BEING USED TOGETHER WITH THE MOTOR DEVICE. THE REPORTER STATED THAT A BAR WAS CONNECTED TO SERVE AS A DRILLING CUTTER. THE CONNECTION WAS POSSIBLE, BUT WHEN THE FOOT PEDAL WAS STEPPED ON AND THE BAR WAS ROTATED FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME, THE BAR FELL OFF. THEREFORE, A NEW BAR WAS CHANGED, AND IT WAS POSSIBLE TO SHAVE IT DOWN. AFTER THE SURGERY, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE BAR COULD BE CONNECTED BUT WOULD DISCONNECT UPON ROTATION. A COMPARISON WAS MADE BETWEEN THE HOSPITAL¿S OWN HANDPIECE AND THE ALTERNATIVE. THE ALTERNATIVE PERFORMED WITHOUT ISSUES, INDICATING A POTENTIAL PROBLEM WITH THE HOSPITAL¿S HANDPIECE. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WERE NO DELAYS TO THE SURGICAL PROCEDURE AS A SPARE DEVICE WAS AVAILABLE TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY. THERE WAS 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 20757315 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 9, 2024Premature Separation; Premature Separation

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BURR CAME OFF THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE. 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. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 20646853 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 17, 2024Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE INNER RING ON THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE CAME OFF. 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 EXACT DATE OF THE EVENT WAS UNKNOWN BUT WAS NOTED TO HAVE 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 20470528 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 17, 2024Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    IT WAS REPORTED FROM CHINA THAT DURING AN UNSPECIFIED SURGICAL PROCEDURE IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE SHORT ATTACHMENT DEVICE FELL APART, UNATTACHED. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WAS A DELAY IN THE PROCEDURE DUE TO THE EVENT. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WAS A SPARE DEVICE 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 WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 20235921 ↗

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-0919-2023 · Dec 7, 2022 · Open, Classified
    6.5 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-0924-2023 · Dec 7, 2022 · Open, Classified
    Pediatric Craniotome Ref:CRANI-P-G1
  • Z-0923-2023 · Dec 7, 2022 · Open, Classified
    6.5 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-0918-2023 · Dec 7, 2022 · Open, Classified
    Adult Craniotome Ref: CRANI-A-G1 Intended for cutting and shaping bone including the spine and cranium
  • Z-0917-2023 · Dec 7, 2022 · Open, Classified
    6.5 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-0916-2023 · Dec 7, 2022 · Open, Classified
    6.5 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-0921-2023 · Dec 7, 2022 · Open, Classified
    Adult Craniotome, Large Ref: CRANI-L-G1 Intended for cutting and shaping bone including the spine and cranium
  • Z-0922-2023 · Dec 7, 2022 · Open, Classified
    7.5 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, Classified
    7.5 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-2030-2017 · Oct 6, 2016 · Terminated
    5.0cm Heavy Duty Short Attachment
  • Z-1953-2017 · Oct 6, 2016 · Terminated
    Foot Control, SC2100 Product Usage: Electric system
  • Z-1994-2017 · Oct 6, 2016 · Terminated
    Chuck Driver System
  • Z-2027-2017 · Oct 6, 2016 · Terminated
    SMALL ATTACHMENT, JACOBS CHUCK
  • Z-1931-2017 · Oct 6, 2016 · Terminated
    AL-III W/ male disconnect and 20ft hose Product Usage: Pneumatic system
  • Z-1985-2017 · Oct 6, 2016 · Terminated
    6.8cm Controlled Depth Attachment Product Usage: Pneumatic system

…and 55 more.

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