Instruments 6900430Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 8 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00887517385819), received between Oct 14, 2022 and Apr 2, 2025 — classified as 8 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (7 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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 8 most recent of 8 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionApr 2, 2025Fracture; Fracture

  DURING A PROCEDURE, THE DISTAL ARTICULATING TIP OF THE PITUITARY RONGEUR FRACTURED OFF. THE PIECE WAS RETRIEVED AND WAS NOT RETAINED IN THE PATIENT. NO FURTHER PATIENT OR PROCEDURE IMPACT WAS REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 21753146 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 31, 2025Fracture; Fracture

  DURING A PROCEDURE, THE DISTAL ARTICULATING TIP OF THE PITUITARY RONGEUR FRACTURED OFF. THE PIECE WAS RETRIEVED AND WAS NOT RETAINED IN THE PATIENT. NO FURTHER PATIENT OR PROCEDURE IMPACT WAS REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 21733120 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 2, 2024Fracture; Fracture

  ON (B)(6) 2024 A PATIENT UNDERWENT A SPINAL SURGERY ON UNKNOWN LEVELS OF THE SPINE. DURING THE PROCEDURE THE DEVICE TIP FRACTURED IN PATIENT BUT WAS ABLE TO BE RETRIEVED WITH NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 19234388 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 12, 2024Fracture; Fracture

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING USE IN A PROCEDURE, THE JAW OF THE PITUITARY RONGEUR FRACTURED OFF. THE FRACTURED PORTION WAS RETRIEVED FROM THE SURGICAL SITE. THERE WAS NO REPORTED ADVERSE IMPACT TO THE PATIENT, USER, OR PROCEDURE. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 18507974 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 3, 2023Fracture; Fracture

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING USE IN A PROCEDURE, THE UPPER JAW OF THE PITUITARY RONGEUR FRACTURED OFF. THE FRACTURED PORTION WAS RETRIEVED FROM THE SURGICAL SITE. THERE WAS NO REPORTED ADVERSE IMPACT TO THE PATIENT, USER, OR PROCEDURE. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 17455824 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 12, 2023Fracture; Fracture

  DURING A PROCEDURE, THE DISTAL ARTICULATING TIP OF A PITUITARY RONGEUR FRACTURED OFF. THE PIECE WAS RETRIEVED AND WAS NOT RETAINED IN THE PATIENT. NO FURTHER PATIENT OR PROCEDURE IMPACT WAS REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16924510 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 27, 2023Material Separation; Material Separation

  ON (B)(6) 2023 A PATIENT UNDERWENT A DISCECTOMY PROCEDURE ON UNKNOWN LEVELS OF THE SPINE. DURING DISC REMOVAL THE UPPER INSTRUMENT JAW FRACTURED OFF AFTER BEING WEDGED IN-BETWEEN THE VERTEBRAL BODIES. THE FRACTURED PORTION WAS REMOVED FROM THE PATIENT WITH ANOTHER INSTRUMENT AND THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED WITH NO FURTHER ISSUES. NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES REPORTED AND NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16824603 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 14, 2022Fracture; Material Separation; Fracture; Material Separation

  NEW OR UPDATED INFORMATION LISTED ON SECTION H10.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 15611206 ↗