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NA ARS1026400Recalls & reported problems

Tornier, Inc. · Torque Driver Bit · Class 1

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 00846832079193), received between Jun 21, 2022 and Nov 11, 2025 — classified as 5 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (4 reports).

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

Nov 2023: 0 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 0 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 0 reportsApr 2024: 0 reportsMay 2024: 0 reportsJun 2024: 0 reportsJul 2024: 0 reportsAug 2024: 0 reportsSep 2024: 1 reportsOct 2024: 0 reportsNov 2024: 1 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 0 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 0 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 1 reportsNov 2025: 1 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 0 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 0 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520261
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Fracture4
  • Break3
  • Device Difficult to Setup or Prepare1

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.

  • MalfunctionNov 11, 2025Fracture; Fracture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE END OF THE DRILL BIT BROKE OFF.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23524587 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 29, 2025Device Difficult to Setup or Prepare; Device Difficult to Setup or Prepare

    TORQUE LIMITING DRIVER WOULD NOT ENGAGE SCREW.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23413140 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 11, 2024Break; Fracture; Break; Fracture

    THE SCREWDRIVER TIP WAS BROKEN WHILE TIGHTENING THE ASSEMBLY SCREW. AN INCORRECT (NON-TORQUE LIMITING) SCREWDRIVER HANDLE WAS USED BY MISTAKE (DURING ASSEMBLY OF THE IMPLANT).

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 20656116 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 23, 2024Break; Fracture; Break; Fracture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DRIVER BIT BROKE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 20284900 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 21, 2022Break; Fracture; Break; Fracture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TIP OF THE REVIVE TORQUE DRIVER AND T20 ASSEMBLY DRIVER BROKE DURING IMPLANT CONSTRUCTION. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 14761115 ↗

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