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QWIX® 119104NDRecalls & reported problems

Newdeal · The hexagonal cannulated graduated screwdriver axis, with a 6.0mm diameter tri shank attachment, is used on a quick coupling handle to implant and explant the 4.3mm fixation screws. · Class 1

Data updated Oct 13, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
3
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10381780052050), received between Jul 29, 2021 and Jun 8, 2022 — classified as 1 injury, 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (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

  • Break2
  • Fracture2

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.

  • InjuryJun 8, 2022Break; Fracture; Break; Fracture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING SURGERY, THE DIAM 4.3MM SCREWDRIVER AXIS BROKE INSIDE OF THE PATIENT. PIECES WERE SUCCESSFULLY REMOVED USING FORCEPS. IT IS UNKNOWN HOW THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED. NO DELAYS WERE REPORTED. THE CURRENT HEALTH STATUS OF THE PATIENT IS FINE. NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 14633513 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 17, 2022Fracture; Fracture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING SCARF SURGERY, ONE (1) DIAM 4.3MM SCREWDRIVER AXIS BROKE OFF WHILE BEING HANDLED OUTSIDE THE PATIENT. A SURGICAL DELAY OF LESS THAN 30 MIN WAS REPORTED TO OCCUR, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS RESUMED WITH A SMITH AND NEPHEW BACK UP DEVICE. THE PATIENT WAS NOT HARM BEYOND THE REPORTED INCIDENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 14416241 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 29, 2021Break; Break

    N/A.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 12250517 ↗

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