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NOIR FK906BRecalls & reported problems

Aesculap AG · KERRISON NOIR Bone Punch conventional, 130 °, upwards cutting, 7", (180 mm), width: 1 mm, opening width: 8 mm, detachable, without ejector, thin, non-sterile, reusable, to be used with: JF120R · Class 1

Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
3
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04038653405459), received between Jun 21, 2021 and Aug 24, 2021 — classified as 2 injuries, 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Fragmentation” (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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Material Fragmentation3

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryAug 24, 2021Material Fragmentation; Material Fragmentation

    NO UPDATES REQUIRED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 12359631 ↗
  • InjuryAug 24, 2021Material Fragmentation; Material Fragmentation

    IT WAS REPORTED TO AESCULAP INC. THAT A KERRISON BLK COATED 130 UP 180X1MM THIN (PART # FK906B) WAS USED DURING A C5-C7 ANTERIOR CERVICAL DISC FUSION PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2021. ACCORDING TO THE COMPLAINANT, DURING THE SURGERY, THE TIP OF THE KERRISON BROKE OFF. THE PHYSICIAN FOUND AND RETRIEVED THE DEVICE FRAGMENTS, AND THEN THE PROCEDURE WAS CONTINUED AND SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED WITHOUT ANY FURTHER ISSUES. THE COMPLAINT DEVICE WAS NOT AVAILABLE TO BE RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR EVALUATION. NO ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THE EVENT. ALTHOUGH REQUESTED, ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAS NOT BEEN MADE AVAILABLE. THE ADVERSE EVENT IS FILED UNDER (B)(4) REFERENCE (B)(4).

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 12359089 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 21, 2021Material Fragmentation; Material Fragmentation

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH FK906B - KERRISON BLK COATED 130 UP 180X1MM THIN AS PER INFORMATION RECEIVED VIA MEDWATCH (B)(4). ACCORDING TO THE COMPLAINT DESCRIPTION, RONGEUR WAS IN USE DURING SURGERY, DOCTOR NOTICED THE TIP WAS LOOSENED. THE TIP DID NOT BREAK OFF COMPLETELY UNTIL IN THE POSSESSION OF THE RIKS COORDINATOR. AN ADDITIONAL RONGEUR WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY. THERE WAS NO DESCRIBED PATIENT HARM. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS NOT PROVIDED. ADDITIONAL PATIENT INFORMATION IS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MALFUNCTION IS FILED UNDER AAG REFERENCE (B)(4).

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 12033747 ↗

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