NA M-1DC-G1Recalls & reported problems
Synthes GmbH · 1 mm Coarse Diamond Ball, Extended Length. Use with MEDIUM-G1, QD11-G1, MEDIUM, QD11, QD11-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 00845384015659), received between Feb 8, 2023 and Feb 8, 2023 — 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 16, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Material Fragmentation1
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.
MalfunctionFeb 8, 2023Material Fragmentation; Material Fragmentation
IT WAS REPORTED FROM JAPAN THAT DURING AN UNSPECIFIED SURGICAL PROCEDURE, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE CUTTER DEVICE TIP CHIPPED. 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 WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16321448 ↗
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-2839-2016 · Aug 26, 2016 · TerminatedG1 Dissection Tool - 3mm FLUTED BALL; For cutting and shaping bone including spine and cranium.
- Z-2837-2016 · Aug 26, 2016 · TerminatedG1 Dissection Tool - 7mm FBALL L; For cutting and shaping bone including spine and cranium.
- Z-2838-2016 · Aug 26, 2016 · TerminatedG1 Dissection Tool - 3mm CRS DBALL, 2mm SHAFT EXP, M; For cutting and shaping bone including spine and cranium.
- Z-2840-2016 · Aug 26, 2016 · TerminatedG1 Dissection Tool - 6MM CRS DBALL, 2mm Shaft EXP, M; For cutting and shaping bone including spine and cranium.
- Z-2287-2015 · Apr 13, 2015 · TerminatedANSPACH - Fluted Barrel; 8MM x 12.5MM REF L-8BA-G1 Cutting shaping bone including spine and cranium.
- Z-2302-2015 · Apr 13, 2015 · TerminatedANSPACH - 4MM Fluted Ball, Extends 27MM; REF M-4B-27-G1. Cutting shaping bone including spine and cranium.
- Z-2300-2015 · Apr 13, 2015 · TerminatedANSPACH - 7MM Extra Coarse Diamond Ball; REF M-7DX-G1 Cutting shaping bone including spine and cranium.
- Z-2309-2015 · Apr 13, 2015 · TerminatedANSPACH - 5MM Fluted Ball, 2MM Shaft Exposure; REF S-5B-2-G1 Cutting shaping bone including spine and cranium.
- Z-2283-2015 · Apr 13, 2015 · TerminatedANSPACH - Fluted Drum, Side Cut only, 6MM x 14MM REF L-6DRC-G1 Cutting shaping bone including spine and cranium.
- Z-2296-2015 · Apr 13, 2015 · TerminatedANSPACH - 5MM x 11.3MM Fluted Barrel; REF M-5BA-A-G1 Cutting shaping bone including spine and cranium.
- Z-2288-2015 · Apr 13, 2015 · TerminatedANSPACH - 8MM x 14MM Fluted Drum, Side Cut Only; REF L-8DRC-G1. Cutting shaping bone including spine and cranium.
- Z-2297-2015 · Apr 13, 2015 · TerminatedANSPACH - 6MM x 11.3MM Fluted Barrel; REF M-6BA-A-G1 Cutting shaping bone including spine and cranium.
- Z-2293-2015 · Apr 13, 2015 · TerminatedANSPACH - 3MM Fluted Ball, 2 MM Shaft Exposure; REF M-3SB-2-G1. Cutting shaping bone including spine and cranium.
- Z-2284-2015 · Apr 13, 2015 · TerminatedANSPACH - Fluted Acorn, 7MM REF L-7AC-G1 Cutting shaping bone including spine and cranium.
- Z-2305-2015 · Apr 13, 2015 · TerminatedANSPACH -3MM Coarse Diamond Ball,72MM Shaft Exposure; REF S-3SDC-22-G1. Cutting shaping bone including spine and cranium.
…and 24 more.
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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