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NA S-5B-C-10F-G1Recalls & reported problems

Synthes GmbH · 5 mm Carbide Fluted Ball, 10 Flutes. Use with QD8-G1, SHORT-G1, QD8, QD8-S, SHORT Attachments. · Class 2

Data updated Oct 18, 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 00845384015352), received between Oct 17, 2020 and Oct 17, 2020 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Fragmentation” (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 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Material Fragmentation1

Patient problems

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionOct 17, 2020Material Fragmentation; Material Fragmentation

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING RECEIPT OF THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE CUTTER DEVICE WAS STUCK IN THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE. DURING IN-HOUSE ENGINEERING EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT A PIECE OF THE CUTTER DEVICE WAS BROKEN OFF BELOW THE LASER MARKING AND WAS STUCK IN THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE. IT WAS NOTED THAT ONLY A PIECE OF THE UTTER WAS RECEIVED. 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 DATE OF 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 Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 10694601 ↗

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-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-2285-2015 · Apr 13, 2015 · Terminated
    ANSPACH - Fluted Drum, Side Cut Only; 7MM x 14MM REF L-7DRC-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-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-2295-2015 · Apr 13, 2015 · Terminated
    ANSPACH - 5MM Fluted Ball, 2 mm Shaft Exposure; REF M-5B-2-G1. Cutting shaping bone including spine and cranium.
  • Z-2313-2015 · Apr 13, 2015 · Terminated
    ANSPACH - 3MM Fluted Matchstick, Extends 8.9MM, Less Aggressive; REF S-8NS-M-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-2287-2015 · Apr 13, 2015 · Terminated
    ANSPACH - Fluted Barrel; 8MM x 12.5MM REF L-8BA-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-2304-2015 · Apr 13, 2015 · Terminated
    ANSPACH -1.5MM x 7.5MM Cylindrical Carbide Drum, Extends 25MM; REF S-15DRMC-L-G1. Cutting shaping bone including spine and cranium.
  • Z-2309-2015 · Apr 13, 2015 · Terminated
    ANSPACH - 5MM Fluted Ball, 2MM Shaft Exposure; REF S-5B-2-G1 Cutting shaping bone including spine and cranium.

…and 24 more.

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