NA S-05D-G1Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00845384013532), received between Feb 24, 2020 and Feb 24, 2020 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Defective Device” (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.

• MalfunctionFeb 24, 2020Defective Device; Defective Device

  THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 2 FOR THE SAME EVENT.. IT WAS REPORTED FROM (B)(6) THAT DURING AN UNSPECIFIED SURGICAL PROCEDURE IT WAS OBSERVED THAT TWO DIAMOND BALL CUTTER DEVICES WITH SAME PRODUCT NUMBER AND LOT NUMBERS WERE DIFFERENT IN SIZE. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DIFFERENCE IN SIZE DID NOT FALL INTO THE MARGIN OF ERROR. IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO USE THE CUTTER DEVICE, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE SIZES OF THE CUTTER BALL DEVICES WERE DIFFERENT. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DIAMOND BALL CUTTER DEVICES WERE NOT USED IN THE PROCEDURE. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS A 20-MINUTE DELAY 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. 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 9745701 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 24, 2020Defective Device; Defective Device

  THIS IS REPORT 2 OF 2 FOR THE SAME EVENT. IT WAS REPORTED FROM (B)(6) THAT DURING AN UNSPECIFIED SURGICAL PROCEDURE IT WAS OBSERVED THAT TWO DIAMOND BALL CUTTER DEVICES WITH SAME PRODUCT NUMBER AND LOT NUMBERS WERE DIFFERENT IN SIZE. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DIFFERENCE IN SIZE DID NOT FALL INTO THE MARGIN OF ERROR. IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO USE THE CUTTER DEVICE, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE SIZES OF THE CUTTER BALL DEVICES WERE DIFFERENT. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DIAMOND BALL CUTTER DEVICES WERE NOT USED IN THE PROCEDURE. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS A 20-MINUTE DELAY 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. 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 9745698 ↗

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-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-2837-2016 · Aug 26, 2016 · Terminated
  G1 Dissection Tool - 7mm FBALL L; For cutting and shaping bone including spine and cranium.
• 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-2839-2016 · Aug 26, 2016 · Terminated
  G1 Dissection Tool - 3mm FLUTED BALL; For cutting and 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-2312-2015 · Apr 13, 2015 · Terminated
  ANSPACH - 2.3MM Fluted Matchstick, Extends 22MM; REF S-8N-L-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-2305-2015 · Apr 13, 2015 · Terminated
  ANSPACH -3MM Coarse Diamond Ball,72MM Shaft Exposure; REF S-3SDC-22-G1. Cutting shaping bone including spine and cranium.
• Z-2300-2015 · Apr 13, 2015 · Terminated
  ANSPACH - 7MM Extra Coarse Diamond Ball; REF M-7DX-G1 Cutting shaping bone including spine and cranium.
• Z-2296-2015 · Apr 13, 2015 · Terminated
  ANSPACH - 5MM x 11.3MM Fluted Barrel; REF M-5BA-A-G1 Cutting shaping bone including spine and cranium.
• Z-2302-2015 · Apr 13, 2015 · Terminated
  ANSPACH - 4MM Fluted Ball, Extends 27MM; REF M-4B-27-G1. Cutting 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-2297-2015 · Apr 13, 2015 · Terminated
  ANSPACH - 6MM x 11.3MM Fluted Barrel; REF M-6BA-A-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-2303-2015 · Apr 13, 2015 · Terminated
  ANSPACH - 5MM Fluted Ball, Extends 27MM; REF M-5B-27-G1. Cutting shaping bone including spine and cranium.

…and 24 more.