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Knee Instruments 02.18.10.0031Recalls & reported problems

Medacta International SA · Connector for distal spacer · Class 1

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Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 07630040782524), received between Nov 6, 2019 and Nov 6, 2019 — classified as 1 injury.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Fell” (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

  • Device Fell1

Patient problems

  • No Code Available1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryNov 6, 2019Device Fell

    DURING THE PRIMARY KNEE SURGERY, AND WHILE THE SURGEON GRABBED THE CONNECTOR ROD TO MAKE A FEMORAL CUT, THE CONNECTOR ROD DROPPED OUT OF HIS HANDS AND FELL. THE SURGEON ASKED FOR ANOTHER CONNECTOR ROD WHICH WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONNECTOR ROD HAD TO BE FLASHED FOR 24 MINUTES TO BE USED IN THE SURGERY. THERE WAS A 24- MINUTE DELAY IN THE CASE. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY.

    Patient problems: No Code Available

    MAUDE report 9284064 ↗

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