NA S-4DC-G1Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00845384012504), received between Jun 18, 2021 and Nov 29, 2022 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Dull, Blunt” (2 reports).

39 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K113476); 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

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionNov 29, 2022Dull, Blunt; Dull, Blunt

  IT WAS REPORTED FROM JAPAN THAT DURING AN UNSPECIFIED SURGICAL PROCEDURE FOR LUMBAR SPINAL STENOSIS, IT WAS DISCOVERED AT THE TIME OF LUMBAR DECOMPRESSION, THAT WHEN THE SURGEON ATTACHED THE CUTTER DEVICE HE COULD NOT SHAVE A BONE WHEN HE TRIED. ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER WHEN THE SURGEON EXCHANGED THE BURR TO ANOTHER DEVICE OF THE SAME SERIAL NUMBER, HE COULD SHAVE THE BONE WITH NO PROBLEMS. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SURGEON COMMENTED THAT THE SURFACE OF THE BURR MIGHT HAVE SOME DEFECT. 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. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 15876080 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 18, 2021Dull, Blunt; Separation Problem; Dull, Blunt; Separation Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED BY (B)(6) THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE CUTTER DEVICE FAILED VISUAL INSPECTION AND IT APPEARED HEAVILY USED. THE TOTAL LENGTH OF THE DRILL WAS MEASURED, AND IT WAS BELOW THE TOTAL LENGTH, AND THE DIAMOND BALL WAS COMPLETELY GRINDED OFF TO THE DIAMETER OF THE CUTTER SHAFT TO BE ABLE TO REMOVE THE ATTACHMENT. IT WAS NOTED THAT SOME OF THE REMAINING DIAMOND COATING WAS STILL VISIBLE. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE CUTTER DEVICE WAS STUCK INSIDE THE HANDPIECE DEVICE. IT WAS REPORTED THERE WERE NO DELAYS TO THE SURGICAL PROCEDURE. 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. 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 12024825 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K113476. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

• Z-2840-2016 · Aug 26, 2016 · Terminated
  G1 Dissection Tool - 6MM CRS DBALL, 2mm Shaft EXP, M; For cutting and shaping bone including spine and cranium.
• Z-2837-2016 · Aug 26, 2016 · Terminated
  G1 Dissection Tool - 7mm FBALL L; For cutting and shaping bone including spine and cranium.
• Z-2839-2016 · Aug 26, 2016 · Terminated
  G1 Dissection Tool - 3mm FLUTED BALL; For cutting and shaping bone including spine and cranium.
• Z-2838-2016 · Aug 26, 2016 · Terminated
  G1 Dissection Tool - 3mm CRS DBALL, 2mm SHAFT EXP, M; For cutting and shaping bone including spine and cranium.
• Z-2306-2015 · Apr 13, 2015 · Terminated
  ANSPACH -4MM Carbide Fluted Ball, Extends 27MM; REF S-4BL-C-G1. Cutting shaping bone including spine and cranium.
• Z-2292-2015 · Apr 13, 2015 · Terminated
  ANSPACH - 3MM Course Diamond Ball, 2 MM Shaft Exposure; REF M-3DC-2-G1 Cutting shaping bone including spine and cranium.
• Z-2290-2015 · Apr 13, 2015 · Terminated
  ANSPACH - Fluted Ball; 9MM REF L-9B-G1 Cutting shaping bone including spine and cranium.
• Z-2303-2015 · Apr 13, 2015 · Terminated
  ANSPACH - 5MM Fluted Ball, Extends 27MM; REF M-5B-27-G1. Cutting shaping bone including spine and cranium.
• Z-2301-2015 · Apr 13, 2015 · Terminated
  ANSPACH - 8MM x 12.5MM Fluted Barrel; REF M-8BA-G1 Cutting shaping bone including spine and cranium.
• Z-2298-2015 · Apr 13, 2015 · Terminated
  ANSPACH - 6MM Coarse Diamond Ball, 2 mm Shaft Exposure; REF M-6DC-2-G1 Cutting shaping bone including spine and cranium.
• Z-2311-2015 · Apr 13, 2015 · Terminated
  ANSPACH - 5MM Coarse Diamond Ball, 22MM Shaft Exposure; REF S-5DC-22-G1 Cutting shaping bone including spine and cranium.
• Z-2282-2015 · Apr 13, 2015 · Terminated
  ANSPACH - Extra Coarse Diamond Drum, 6.8MM x 10.6MM REF L-68DRMDX-G1 Cutting shaping bone including spine and cranium.
• Z-2286-2015 · Apr 13, 2015 · Terminated
  ANSPACH - Fluted Barrel; 8MM x 12.5MM REF L-8BA-G1 Cutting shaping bone including spine and cranium.
• Z-2307-2015 · Apr 13, 2015 · Terminated
  ANSPACH -4MM Coarse Diamond Ball, 22MM Shaft Exposure; REF S-4DC-22-G1 Cutting shaping bone including spine and cranium.
• Z-2287-2015 · Apr 13, 2015 · Terminated
  ANSPACH - Fluted Barrel; 8MM x 12.5MM REF L-8BA-G1 Cutting shaping bone including spine and cranium.

…and 24 more.