NA 2274-20-000Recalls & reported problems
Depuy (Ireland) · FLEXIBLE DRILL SHAFT · Class 1
- Adverse event reports
- 12
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 12 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10603295109105), received between Jul 16, 2019 and Feb 20, 2026 — classified as 12 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (5 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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break5
- Device-Device Incompatibility5
- Failure to Cut2
- Material Deformation1
- Nonstandard Device1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions9
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient2
- Insufficient Information1
Recent adverse event reports
The 12 most recent of 12 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionFeb 20, 2026Nonstandard Device; Device-Device Incompatibility
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SURGERY THE DRILL BIT HOLDER COULD NOT BE MOUNTED TO INSERT THE SCREW. THE HOLDER USED A DIFFERENT ANCHORING MECHANISM THAN THE DRILL BITS ON THE MACHINE, WHICH DISPLEASED THE SPECIALIST. THE PROCEDURE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED WITHOUT AFFECTING THE PATIENT. THE SPECIALIST WAS VERY DISSATISFIED. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24402901 ↗MalfunctionJul 29, 2025Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE LEFT PRIMARY TOTAL HIP SCREWDRIVER HANDLE RATCHET MECHANISM WOULD NOT WORK PROPERLY. FLEXIBLE DRILL SHAFT WAS DIFFICULT TO INSERT DRILL BIT. CASE WAS FINISHED WITHOUT ANY ISSUES. NO EXTENDED SURGICAL TIME OR DELAY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22642343 ↗MalfunctionJul 7, 2025Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility
IT WAS UNABLE TO LOAD THE DRILL BIT INTO THE FLEXIBLE DRILL SHAFT. IT WASN'T NEEDED FOR THE CASE, SO NO ACTION WAS REQUIRED. NO DELAY OR EXTENDED SURGICAL TIME.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22422032 ↗MalfunctionMay 21, 2025Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A DRILL SHAFT WAS DAMAGED DURING A PROCEDURE. THE DRILL SHAFT WAS NO LONGER LOCKING ONTO THE DRILL BIT. WEAR AND TEAR WAS SUSPECTED. AN ALTERNATIVE FLEX DRILL SHAFT WAS USED AND DRILL BIT LOCKED INTO PLACE WITH NO ISSUES. THERE WAS NO DELAY TO SURGERY. THERE WAS NO IMPACT ON THE PATIENT. THE DRILL SHAFT WAS DISCARDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22061155 ↗MalfunctionFeb 21, 2023Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THE FLEXI SHAFT ON THE PINNACLE SCREW DRIVER IS BROKEN. NO SURGICAL DELAY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16408936 ↗MalfunctionSep 29, 2022Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THE DRILL SHAFT HANDLE BROKE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15501220 ↗MalfunctionJan 27, 2022Failure to Cut; Failure to Cut
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE INSTRUMENTS ARE BLUNT. DIDN¿T ADD ANYTIME ON TO SURGERY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 13368158 ↗MalfunctionJan 27, 2022Failure to Cut; Failure to Cut
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE INSTRUMENTS ARE BLUNT. DIDN¿T ADD ANYTIME ON TO SURGERY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 13368138 ↗MalfunctionDec 7, 2021Break; Break
BROKEN DRILL BIT IN FIFE THEATRES.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12955740 ↗MalfunctionJan 6, 2021Break; Material Deformation; Break; Material Deformation
PLEASE CLARIFY WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY CRASHED. WAS IT BROKEN OR CRACKED?: ANSWER: IT WAS REPORTED THAT IT WAS FLATTED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 11126042 ↗MalfunctionNov 13, 2020Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility
FLEXIBLE DRILL CHUCK WOULD NOT HOLD DRILL.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 10835977 ↗MalfunctionJul 16, 2019Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SCREWDRIVER HANDLE AND DRILL BIT HOLDER WERE BROKEN. NO SURGICAL DELAY.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8795460 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.