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EXCEL 2001-81-105Recalls & reported problems

Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · EXCEL BROACH SMALL 10.5mm · 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 10603295080183), received between Jan 31, 2019 and Jan 31, 2019 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

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

  • Device-Device Incompatibility2
  • Scratched Material1

Patient problems

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient2

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionJan 31, 2019Device-Device Incompatibility; Scratched Material; Device-Device Incompatibility; Scratched Material

    BROACH DOES NOT RELEASE AS INTENDED.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 8292931 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 31, 2019Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility

    WHILE DOCTOR WAS BROACHING FOR THE AML STEM SHE COULD NOT GET THE BROACH TO RELEASE FROM THE HANDLE. IT WAS FORCIBLY REMOVED.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 8292884 ↗

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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.