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NA S-15DRMC-G1Recalls & reported problems

Synthes GmbH · 1.5 mm x 7.5 mm Cylindrical Carbide Drum. 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 00845384015703), received between Aug 25, 2023 and Aug 25, 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 18, 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.

  • MalfunctionAug 25, 2023Material Fragmentation; Material Fragmentation

    IT WAS REPORTED FROM TAIWAN THAT DURING AN UNSPECIFIED SURGICAL PROCEDURE, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE CUTTER DEVICE BROKE AT THE BEGINNING OF THE PROCEDURE. 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. THE EXACT DATE OF THIS EVENT WAS UNKNOWN BUT WAS NOTED TO HAVE OCCURRED IN 2023. 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 17623764 ↗

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-2837-2016 · Aug 26, 2016 · Terminated
    G1 Dissection Tool - 7mm FBALL L; 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-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-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.
  • 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-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-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-2300-2015 · Apr 13, 2015 · Terminated
    ANSPACH - 7MM Extra Coarse Diamond Ball; REF M-7DX-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-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-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-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-2299-2015 · Apr 13, 2015 · Terminated
    ANSPACH - 7MM Fluted Acorn; REF M-7AC-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.

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