NA LONG-HD-G1Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00845384016342), received between May 28, 2021 and Sep 2, 2022 — classified as 3 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Detachment of Device or Device Component” (1 report).

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.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionSep 2, 2022Excessive Heating; Excessive Heating

  IT WAS REPORTED FROM NETHERLANDS THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS GENERATING HEAT. IT WAS FURTHER OBSERVED THAT THE DEVICE COLOR BAND WAS CHIPPING/FADING. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR VISUAL ASSESSMENT AND 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 BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 15347335 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 10, 2021Excessive Cooling; Excessive Cooling

  IT WAS REPORTED FROM (B)(6) THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE HAD VIBRATION AND HEAT. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR VIBRATION 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 UNKNOWN. HOWEVER, IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE EVENT OCCURRED IN 2021. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, AN ADDITIONAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 11973439 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 28, 2021Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN UNSPECIFIED SURGICAL PROCEDURE IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE LONG ATTACHMENT DEVICE FELL APART. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS A MINIMAL DELAY IN THE PROCEDURE DUE TO THE EVENT. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WAS A SPARE DEVICE AVAILABLE FOR USE. THERE WAS 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 WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 11901062 ↗

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-0921-2023 · Dec 7, 2022 · Open, Classified
  Adult Craniotome, Large Ref: CRANI-L-G1 Intended for cutting and shaping bone including the spine and cranium
• Z-0917-2023 · Dec 7, 2022 · Open, Classified
  6.5 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-0924-2023 · Dec 7, 2022 · Open, Classified
  Pediatric Craniotome Ref:CRANI-P-G1
• Z-0920-2023 · Dec 7, 2022 · Open, Classified
  7.5 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-0918-2023 · Dec 7, 2022 · Open, Classified
  Adult Craniotome Ref: CRANI-A-G1 Intended for cutting and shaping bone including the spine and cranium
• Z-0919-2023 · Dec 7, 2022 · Open, Classified
  6.5 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-0923-2023 · Dec 7, 2022 · Open, Classified
  6.5 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-0922-2023 · Dec 7, 2022 · Open, Classified
  7.5 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-0916-2023 · Dec 7, 2022 · Open, Classified
  6.5 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-2253-2016 · Jun 15, 2016 · Terminated
  Anspach 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 · Terminated
  16cm Minimally Invasive Attachment. For use with Motor Systems for cutting and shaping bones, including the spine and cranium. Model MIA16-G1