NA SHORT-HD-G1Recalls & reported problems
Synthes GmbH · 5 cm Heavy Duty Short Attachment, G1 · Class 2
Quick summary
This Synthes 5 cm Short Attachment is a handpiece used with the NA SHORT-HD-G1 electric drill motor during surgery. The 37 reports mostly describe the attachment overheating or becoming detached, with a few mentioning vibration; these were found during servicing and evaluation rather than during surgery, and no deaths or injuries were reported. No recalls name this device.
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- Adverse event reports
- 37
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 37 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00845384016304), received between Feb 19, 2019 and Jun 10, 2026 — classified as 37 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Excessive Heating” (19 reports).
11 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K133604); 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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Excessive Heating19
- Detachment of Device or Device Component10
- Vibration4
- Overheating of Device3
- Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available2
- Component Missing1
- Device Damaged by Another Device1
- Device-Device Incompatibility1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions27
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient5
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient5
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 37 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJun 10, 2026Excessive Heating
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS GENERATING HEAT. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR TEMPERATURE VERIFICATION. THIS EVENT DID NOT OCCUR DURING SURGERY. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION, OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. THE EXACT DATE OF THE EVENT WAS NOT REPORTED; HOWEVER, IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE EVENT OCCURRED IN 2026. 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 25457791 ↗MalfunctionJun 9, 2026Excessive Heating
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE HAD HEAT. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. THE EXACT DATE OF THE EVENT WAS UNKNOWN. HOWEVER, IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE EVENT OCCURRED IN 2026. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25444174 ↗MalfunctionMay 11, 2026Excessive Heating
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE SHORT ATTACHMENT DEVICE HAD HEAT. THIS EVENT DID NOT OCCUR DURING SURGERY. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION, OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. THE EXACT DATE OF THE EVENT WAS NOT REPORTED; HOWEVER, IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE EVENT OCCURRED IN 2026. 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 25142280 ↗MalfunctionApr 22, 2026Excessive Heating
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE HAD HEAT. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR TEMPERATURE VERIFICATION. THIS EVENT DID NOT OCCUR DURING SURGERY. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION, OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. THE EXACT DATE OF THE EVENT WAS NOT REPORTED; HOWEVER, IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE EVENT OCCURRED IN 2026. 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 24958700 ↗MalfunctionMar 10, 2026Excessive Heating
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE SHORT ATTACHMENT DEVICE HEATED UP. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. THE EXACT DATE OF THE EVENT WAS UNKNOWN. HOWEVER, IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE EVENT OCCURRED IN 2026. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24559174 ↗MalfunctionFeb 9, 2026Excessive Heating
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND REPAIR PRE-TESTING, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS HEATING UP. THIS EVENT DID NOT OCCUR DURING SURGERY. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. THE EXACT DATE OF THE EVENT WAS UNKNOWN. HOWEVER, IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE EVENT OCCURRED IN JANUARY 2026. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24290796 ↗MalfunctionJan 23, 2026Excessive Heating
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE SHORT ATTACHMENT DEVICE HAD HEAT. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. THE EXACT DATE OF THE EVENT WAS UNKNOWN. HOWEVER, IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE EVENT OCCURRED IN 2025. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24172272 ↗MalfunctionNov 26, 2025Excessive Heating; Excessive Heating
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND REPAIR/PRE-TESTING, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE HEATED UP AND WAS VIBRATING. THE DEVICE ALSO FAILED PRETESTS FOR TEMPERATURE VERIFICATION AND VIBRATION ASSESSMENT. THIS EVENT DID NOT OCCUR DURING SURGERY. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. THE DATE OF EVENT WAS UNKNOWN BUT WAS KNOWN TO HAVE OCCURRED IN 2025. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23656515 ↗MalfunctionOct 16, 2024Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE INTERNAL COMPONENTS CAME OUT. 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 A 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 EXACT DATE OF THIS EVENT WAS UNKNOWN BUT WAS NOTED TO HAVE OCCURRED IN 2024. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20463958 ↗MalfunctionAug 21, 2024Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE CAME APART WHEN REMOVED FROM THE MOTOR. 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 A 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 EXACT DATE OF THIS EVENT WAS UNKNOWN BUT WAS NOTED TO HAVE OCCURRED IN 2024. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20020734 ↗MalfunctionJun 14, 2024Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING CLEANING, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE CAME APART. THE EVENT WAS NOT RELATED TO SURGERY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT REPORTED. 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 REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19536158 ↗MalfunctionJan 8, 2024Excessive Heating; Excessive Heating
IT WAS REPORTED BY THE NETHERLANDS THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE PRODUCED HEAT. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR TEMPERATURE VERIFICATION. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DEVICE HAD AN UNDETERMINED MALFUNCTION. THIS EVENT DID NOT OCCUR DURING SURGERY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. THE EXACT DATE OF THE EVENT WAS UNKNOWN. HOWEVER, IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE EVENT OCCURRED IN 2023. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18462689 ↗MalfunctionNov 23, 2023Device-Device Incompatibility; Excessive Heating; Device-Device Incompatibility; Excessive Heating
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE BITS WERE NOT SEATING. DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE PRODUCED HEAT, VIBRATION, HAD ILLEGIBLE LABELING ETCH AND COLOR BAND WAS CHIPPING/FADING. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR VISUAL ASSESSMENT, LABELING ASSESSMENT, TEMPERATURE VERIFICATION, TEMPERATURE VERIFICATION, TEMPERATURE VERIFICATION AND VIBRATION ASSESSMENT. 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 A SURGICAL PROCEDURE OR IF A SPARE DEVICE WAS AVAILABLE. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WERE ANY INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. THE EXACT DATE OF THE EVENT WAS UNKNOWN. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18198142 ↗MalfunctionOct 12, 2023Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available
IT WAS REPORTED FROM GERMANY THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE HAD A WORN BEARING AND WAS GENERATING HEAT. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR TEMPERATURE VERIFICATION. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DEVICE HAD AN UNDETERMINED MALFUNCTION. THIS EVENT DID NOT OCCUR DURING SURGERY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION, OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. THE EXACT DATE OF THE EVENT WAS NOT REPORTED, HOWEVER, IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE EVENT OCCURRED IN (B)(6) 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 17925121 ↗MalfunctionAug 31, 2023Excessive Heating; Excessive Heating
IT WAS REPORTED FROM NETHERLANDS THAT DURING SERVICE AND REPAIR/PRE-TESTING, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE HEATED UP AND WAS VIBRATING. THE DEVICE ALSO FAILED PRETESTS FOR TEMPERATURE VERIFICATIONS AND VIBRATION ASSESSMENT. THIS EVENT DID NOT OCCUR DURING SURGERY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. THE DATE OF EVENT WAS UNKNOWN BUT WAS KNOWN 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 17662033 ↗MalfunctionApr 27, 2023Device Damaged by Another Device; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available; Device Damaged by Another Device; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE MOTOR DEVICE HAD AN UNSPECIFIED MALFUNCTION. DURING IN-HOUSE ENGINEERING EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE FELL APART - UNATTACHED. THE DEVICE ALSO FAILED PRETEST FOR VISUAL ASSESSMENT. 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 Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16824044 ↗MalfunctionApr 5, 2023Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED FROM CANADA THAT DURING POST-SURGERY, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE SLEEVES OF THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE CAME OUT. 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 REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16683077 ↗MalfunctionMar 30, 2023Excessive Heating; Excessive Heating
IT WAS REPORTED FROM GERMANY THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE HAD A WORN BEARING AND WAS GENERATING HEAT. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR TEMPERATURE VERIFICATION. THIS EVENT DID NOT OCCUR DURING SURGERY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION, OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. THE EXACT DATE OF THE EVENT WAS NOT REPORTED, HOWEVER, IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE EVENT 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 16643174 ↗MalfunctionJan 20, 2023Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED FROM CANADA THAT DURING AN UNSPECIFIED SURGICAL PROCEDURE WHEN THE NURSE WAS DISASSEMBLING THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE AND THE CUTTER DEVICE FROM THE HANDPIECE DEVICE IN THE BACK ROOM, THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE FELL APART (DISASSEMBLED) AND SMALL PARTS FELL OUT OF IT. DURING THE SURGERY WHEN THE SURGEON WAS USING IT, NOTHING UNUSUAL WAS OBSERVED AND THE INSTRUMENT WORKED FINE. IT WAS UNKNOWN IF THERE WERE DELAYS IN THE SURGICAL PROCEDURE. A SPARE DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. IT WAS UNKNOWN IF ALL FRAGMENTS WERE REMOVED. 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 MEDWATCH WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16215059 ↗MalfunctionSep 11, 2022Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED FROM CANADA THAT DURING AN UNSPECIFIED SURGICAL PROCEDURE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE FELL APART WHEN ATTACHMENT WAS REMOVED FROM THE POWER HAND PIECE. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WERE ANY DELAYS TO THE SURGICAL PROCEDURE. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF A SPARE DEVICE WAS AVAILABLE FOR USE. 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 REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15398261 ↗MalfunctionJul 13, 2022Excessive Heating; Excessive Heating
IT WAS REPORTED BY THE NETHERLANDS THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE PRODUCED HEAT. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR TEMPERATURE VERIFICATION. THIS EVENT DID NOT OCCUR DURING SURGERY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. THE EXACT DATE OF THE EVENT WAS UNKNOWN. HOWEVER, IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE EVENT OCCURRED IN 2022. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 14997968 ↗MalfunctionJul 13, 2022Excessive Heating; Excessive Heating
IT WAS REPORTED BY THE NETHERLANDS THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE PRODUCED HEAT. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR TEMPERATURE VERIFICATION. THIS EVENT DID NOT OCCUR DURING SURGERY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. THE EXACT DATE OF THE EVENT WAS UNKNOWN. HOWEVER, IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE EVENT OCCURRED IN 2022. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 14997965 ↗MalfunctionMar 15, 2022Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE WHOLE COMPONENT FROM THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE CAME APART. 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 A SURGICAL PROCEDURE OR IF A SPARE DEVICE WAS AVAILABLE FOR USE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. THE EXACT DATE OF THE EVENT WAS UNKNOWN. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 13769472 ↗MalfunctionMay 10, 2021Excessive Heating; Excessive Heating
IT WAS REPORTED FROM (B)(6) THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE LABELING OF THE SHORT ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS DAMAGED, THERE WAS BEARING DAMAGE, THE ETCHING WAS ILLEGIBLE, AND THE DEVICE HAD HEAT. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR LABELING ASSESSMENT AND TEMPERATURE ASSESSMENT. THIS EVENT DID NOT OCCUR DURING SURGERY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION, OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. THE EXACT DATE OF THE EVENT WAS NOT REPORTED, HOWEVER, IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE EVENT OCCURRED IN 2021. 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 11803444 ↗MalfunctionMay 10, 2021Component Missing; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Component Missing; Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING PRETESTING, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS MISSING COMPONENTS. DURING IN-HOUSE ENGINEERING EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE COULD NOT SECURE LOCK CUTTER DEVICE DUE TO THE DEVICE BEING DISASSEMBLED AND MISSING PARTS. 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 11798743 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K133604. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-0917-2023 · Dec 7, 2022 · Open, Classified6.5 cm Adult Craniotome, Thin Foot Plate Attachment. Use with XMax, microMax, and eMax Systems Ref: CRANI-A-01 intended for cutting and shaping bone including the spine and crani
- Z-0919-2023 · Dec 7, 2022 · Open, Classified6.5 cm Adult Rotating Craniotome Attachment. Use with XMax, microMax, and eMax Systems Ref: CRANI-A-R intended for cutting and shaping bone including the spine and cranium
- Z-0916-2023 · Dec 7, 2022 · Open, Classified6.5 cm Adult Rotating Craniotome Attachment. Use with XMax, microMax, and eMax Systems. Ref: CRANI-A Intended for cutting and shaping bone including the spine and cranium
- Z-0922-2023 · Dec 7, 2022 · Open, Classified7.5 cm Large Rotating Craniotome Attachment. Use with XMax, microMax, and eMax Systems Ref: CRANI-L-R Intended for cutting and shaping bone including the spine and cranium
- Z-0923-2023 · Dec 7, 2022 · Open, Classified6.5 cm Pediatric Craniotome Attachment. Use with XMax, microMax, and eMax Systems Ref: CRANI-P Intended for cutting and shaping bone including the spine and cranium
- Z-0924-2023 · Dec 7, 2022 · Open, ClassifiedPediatric Craniotome Ref:CRANI-P-G1
- Z-0920-2023 · Dec 7, 2022 · Open, Classified7.5 cm Large Craniotome Attachment Use with XMax, microMax, and eMax Systems. Ref: CRANI-L Intended for cutting and shaping bone including the spine and cranium
- Z-0921-2023 · Dec 7, 2022 · Open, ClassifiedAdult Craniotome, Large Ref: CRANI-L-G1 Intended for cutting and shaping bone including the spine and cranium
- Z-0918-2023 · Dec 7, 2022 · Open, ClassifiedAdult Craniotome Ref: CRANI-A-G1 Intended for cutting and shaping bone including the spine and cranium
- Z-2253-2016 · Jun 15, 2016 · TerminatedAnspach G1 High Speed Electric Handpiece Air Cooled (eG1A) Use for cutting and shaping bone including bones of the cranium and spine.
- Z-1037-2015 · Dec 10, 2014 · Terminated16cm Minimally Invasive Attachment. For use with Motor Systems for cutting and shaping bones, including the spine and cranium. Model MIA16-G1
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