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Synthes GmbH · Electric Systems Foot Control · Class 2

Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
3
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00845384011767), received between Jan 25, 2018 and Dec 22, 2020 — classified as 3 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Detachment Of Device Component” (1 report).

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.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available1
  • Detachment Of Device Component1
  • Material Deformation1

Patient problems

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient2
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionDec 22, 2020Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CONSOLE DEVICE APPEARED TO BE LOOSE, AS IF THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL SHORT WHEN CONNECTING TO THE FOOT PEDAL DEVICE. DURING IN-HOUSE ENGINEERING EVALUATION IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE FOOT CONTROL DEVICE FAILED THE MANUAL ROTATIONS PER MINUTE (RPM) CONTROL AND FAILED THE VISUAL ASSESSMENT AS NON-ANSPACH SCREWS WERE OBSERVED IN THE BOTTOM COVER. AFTER THE NON-ANSPACH SCREWS IN THE BOTTOM COVER WAS OBSERVED IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE HAD AN UNAUTHORIZED REPAIR AND TESTING WAS STOPPED. DURING REPAIR IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE WIRE HAD BEEN MODIFIED ¿REPAIRED¿. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE WIRES HAD BEEN SOLDERED WITH CLEAR SHRINK WRAP (THE DEVICE HAD BEEN TAMPERED WITH). IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR VISUAL ASSESSMENT, LABELING ASSESSMENT, AND MANUAL RPM CONTROL. 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 11057950 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 18, 2018Detachment Of Device Component; Detachment Of Device Component

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN UNSPECIFIED SURGERY OF THE SPINE, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE FOOT PLATE ON THE FOOT CONTROL DEVICE CAME OFF. 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. 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 7439480 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 25, 2018Material Deformation; Material Deformation

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING PRE-SURGERY, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE FOOT CONTROL DEVICE HAD CORD DAMAGE AND EXPOSED WIRES. 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 7218418 ↗

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-2031-2017 · Oct 6, 2016 · Terminated
    Sagittal MICRO-SAW
  • Z-1956-2017 · Oct 6, 2016 · Terminated
    System Console, Single Port, with irrigation Product Usage: Electric system
  • Z-2026-2017 · Oct 6, 2016 · Terminated
    Reciprocating MICRO SAW
  • Z-1955-2017 · Oct 6, 2016 · Terminated
    Console, eMax2 Plus Product Usage: Electric system
  • Z-2001-2017 · Oct 6, 2016 · Terminated
    12.4cm Heavy Duty Long Heavy Short Attachment Product Usage: Pneumatic system
  • Z-1948-2017 · Oct 6, 2016 · Terminated
    Electronic Foot Control with Direction Switch Product Usage: Electric system
  • Z-2015-2017 · Oct 6, 2016 · Terminated
    Sagittal Saw Product Usage: Pneumatic system
  • Z-1952-2017 · Oct 6, 2016 · Terminated
    eMax2 PLUS Product Usage: Electric system
  • Z-1957-2017 · Oct 6, 2016 · Terminated
    System Console, Single Port, no irrigation
  • Z-2019-2017 · Oct 6, 2016 · Terminated
    Oscillating MICRO-SAW Product Usage: Pneumatic system
  • Z-1949-2017 · Oct 6, 2016 · Terminated
    Electronic Foot Control with Direction or Irrigation Switches Product Usage: Electric system
  • Z-2032-2017 · Oct 6, 2016 · Terminated
    20.2cm Heavy Duty Long Heavy Short Attachment
  • Z-0726-2014 · Dec 17, 2013 · Terminated
    Anspach Carbide Cutting Burrs: 2MM Carbide Fluted Ball, Standard, 8 Flutes - part #QD8-2SB-C-8F, 4MM Carbide Fluted Ball, 10 Flutes - part # QD8-4B-C-10F 5MM Carbide Fluted Ball, 1
  • Z-0727-2014 · Dec 17, 2013 · Terminated
    Anspach 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 · Terminated
    Anspach 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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