NA 899710032Recalls & reported problems
Richard Wolf GmbH · RESECTOR TOOTHED Ø 2MM color code ochre, PACK = 1 PC, WL 45 mm, for use with motor handpiece S1, for soft tissue extraction, in Arthroscopy, reusable · Class 1
- Adverse event reports
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04055207038154), received between Jun 23, 2022 and Aug 29, 2022 — classified as 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Fragmentation” (2 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
Device problems
- Material Fragmentation2
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
- Foreign Body In Patient1
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionAug 29, 2022Material Fragmentation; Material Fragmentation
RICHARD WOLF GMBH COMPLAINT REFERENCE (B)(4). THE USER INFORMED RICHARD WOLF THAT THE TIP OF THE SHAVERBLADE BROKE OFF INTRAOPERATIVELY. THE BROKEN TIP WAS RECOVERED. THIS RESULTED IN AN EXTENSION OF THE SURGERY TIME BY 45 MINUTES. THE APPLICATION WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER SHAVER. RWGMBH AWARENESS DATE, (B)(6) 2022.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15314829 ↗MalfunctionJun 23, 2022Material Fragmentation; Material Fragmentation
DURING WRIST ARTHROSCOPY, THE SHAVER (INNER KNIFE) BROKE OFF DISTALLY IN THE AREA OF THE WRIST CAPSULE. UNDER X-RAY CONTROL, THE BROKEN PIECE WAS REMOVED. ACCORDING TO THE ATTENDING SURGEON, THIS REQUIRED AN ADDITIONAL 45-60 MINUTES.
Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 14787266 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.