Symmetry Surgical 32-118Recalls & reported problems
Aspen Surgical Products, Inc. · Symmetry® Forceps, Side Cutting, Tungsten Carbide Jaws, 1.6 mm Max Capacity, 7 in · Class 1
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 1
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00887482069127), received between Jun 6, 2019 and Jun 6, 2019 — classified as 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Fragmentation” (1 report).
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 18, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Material Fragmentation1
Patient problems
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1
Recent adverse event reports
The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJun 6, 2019Material Fragmentation
WHEN THE SURGEON CUT THE PIN, THE PIN CUTTER BLADE BROKE INTO MULTIPLE PIECES AND WENT INTO THE PATIENT'S RIGHT ANKLE. THE SURGEON HAD TO DO AN ANKLE SCOPE ON THE PATIENT TO RETRIEVE THE FOREIGN BODIES. USING X-RAY AND THE SCOPE THE ALL OF THE PIECES WERE RETRIEVED.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 8676295 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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