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NA L-6D-G1Recalls & reported problems

Synthes GmbH · 6 mm Diamond Ball. Use with LONG-G1, QD14-G1, LONG, QD14, QD14-S Attachments. · Class 2

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

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00845384013594), received between May 18, 2021 and May 18, 2021 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device-Device Incompatibility” (1 report).

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

Device problems

  • Device-Device Incompatibility1
  • Excessive Heating1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionMay 18, 2021Device-Device Incompatibility; Excessive Heating; Device-Device Incompatibility; Excessive Heating

    THIS IS REPORT 3 OF 3 FOR THE SAME EVENT. IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN INSTRUMENT CHECK, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE WHILE BEING USED WITH TWO CUTTER DEVICES COULD NOT BE ATTACHED TO THE HANDPIECE DEVICE. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE DEVICES RAN HOT. 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 Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 11841570 ↗

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-2839-2016 · Aug 26, 2016 · Terminated
    G1 Dissection Tool - 3mm FLUTED BALL; 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-2837-2016 · Aug 26, 2016 · Terminated
    G1 Dissection Tool - 7mm FBALL L; For cutting and 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-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-2290-2015 · Apr 13, 2015 · Terminated
    ANSPACH - Fluted Ball; 9MM REF L-9B-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-2288-2015 · Apr 13, 2015 · Terminated
    ANSPACH - 8MM x 14MM Fluted Drum, Side Cut Only; REF L-8DRC-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-2284-2015 · Apr 13, 2015 · Terminated
    ANSPACH - Fluted Acorn, 7MM REF L-7AC-G1 Cutting shaping bone including spine and cranium.
  • Z-2308-2015 · Apr 13, 2015 · Terminated
    ANSPACH - 4MM Diamond Ball, Extends 27MM; REF S-4D-L-G1 all lot numbers Cutting shaping bone including spine and cranium.
  • Z-2281-2015 · Apr 13, 2015 · Terminated
    ANSPACH - Fluted Drum, Side Cut only 5MM x 14MM , REF L-5DRC-G1. Cutting shaping bone including spine and cranium.
  • Z-2299-2015 · Apr 13, 2015 · Terminated
    ANSPACH - 7MM Fluted Acorn; REF M-7AC-G1 Cutting shaping bone including spine and cranium.
  • Z-2293-2015 · Apr 13, 2015 · Terminated
    ANSPACH - 3MM Fluted Ball, 2 MM Shaft Exposure; REF M-3SB-2-G1. Cutting shaping bone including spine and cranium.

…and 24 more.

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