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NA QD11-S-G1Recalls & reported problems

Synthes GmbH · 10.5 cm QD Angle Attachment, G1 · Class 2

Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
5
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00845384016472), received between Apr 23, 2021 and May 8, 2024 — classified as 5 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Excessive Heating” (5 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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.

Reports received per month

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Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Excessive Heating5

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions5

Recent adverse event reports

The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionMay 8, 2024Excessive Heating; Excessive Heating

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS LIKELY HEATING UP. 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 19269077 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 15, 2023Excessive Heating; Excessive Heating

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS HEATING UP. 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 16932603 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 14, 2022Excessive Heating; Excessive Heating

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND REPAIR/PRE-TESTING, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE MOTOR DEVICE HEATED UP AT THE ELBOW. THE DEVICE ALSO FAILED PRETESTS FOR 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 DATE OF EVENT WAS UNKNOWN BUT WAS KNOWN TO HAVE 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 15607750 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 6, 2022Excessive Heating; Excessive Heating

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS OVERHEATING. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THE EVENT OCCURRED DURING A SURGICAL PROCEDURE. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WAS A DELAY TO A PLANNED PROCEDURE. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WAS A SPARE DEVICE AVAILABLE FOR USE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT REPORTED. 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 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 15552387 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 23, 2021Excessive Heating; Excessive Heating

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND REPAIR, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE HAD A WORN BEARING, HEAT AND FAILED PRE-TEST FOR 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 THIS EVENT WAS UNKNOWN BUT WAS NOTED TO HAVE 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 11712767 ↗

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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-0924-2023 · Dec 7, 2022 · Open, Classified
    Pediatric Craniotome Ref:CRANI-P-G1
  • 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-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

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