NA SC3002Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00845384017448), received between Nov 21, 2017 and May 15, 2025 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Communication or Transmission Problem” (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 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionMay 15, 2025Device Alarm System; Communication or Transmission Problem; Device Alarm System; Communication or Transmission Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SYSTEM CONSOLE DEVICE WAS STUCK IN ITS BOOT UP SEQUENCE AND DISPLAYING A ¿FP 0¿ CODE WHICH FLASHED ONCE AND VERY QUICKLY. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THE EVENT OCCURRED DURING A 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. THE EXACT DATE OF THE EVENT WAS NOT REPORTED, HOWEVER, IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE EVENT OCCURRED IN 2025. 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 22029961 ↗
• MalfunctionNov 21, 2017Vibration; Vibration

  IT WAS REPORTED FROM (B)(6) THAT DURING AN UNSPECIFIED SURGICAL PROCEDURE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE CONSOLE DEVICE HAD A LOT OF VIBRATION. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE EVENT OCCURRED DURING USE ON A PATIENT. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WERE ANY DELAYS TO THE SURGICAL PROCEDURE. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SAME DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY. 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 REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 7049609 ↗

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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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