Vanguard® Instruments 32-486259Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00887868494758), received between Jul 19, 2023 and Sep 30, 2025 — classified as 3 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (3 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 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionSep 30, 2025Fracture; Separation Failure; Fracture; Separation Failure

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A TOTAL KNEE PROCEDURE, THE QUICK RELEASE DRILL FRACTURED. A FRACTURED FRAGMENT OF A DRILL PIN REMAINS LODGED IN THE QUICK RELEASE DRILL. THERE WAS NO PATIENT IMPACT AND NO ADVERSE EVENTS HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THE MALFUNCTION. IT WAS REPORTED THAT ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 23179540 ↗
• MalfunctionNov 29, 2023Fracture; Mechanical Jam; Fracture; Mechanical Jam

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING REVERSE SHOULDER ARTHROPLASTY WHILE THE SURGEON WAS INSERTING THE PIN THROUGH THE CUTTING GUIDE, THE PIN JAMMED AND FRACTURED OFF INSIDE THE DRILL. THE DRILL FRACTURED WITH THE END OF THE PIN STUCK INSIDE. NO ADVERSE EVENTS WERE REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS MALFUNCTION.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 18226849 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 19, 2023Fracture; Fracture

  NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 17351259 ↗