QUICKSET 2274-30-500Recalls & reported problems
Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · QUICKSET 3.8mm 1 PC FLEX DRILL BIT 30mm LGT · Class 1
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Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
Quick summary
This DePuy QuickSet flex drill bit has 766 reports, with no deaths and 4 injuries. Most reports describe the drill bit breaking, including during a hip replacement surgery, and some mention bits that bend or fail to cut. A few mention parts left in a patient. No recalls name this device.
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- Adverse event reports
- 761
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 761 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10603295109143), received between Jun 27, 2017 and Aug 17, 2026 — classified as 4 injuries, 757 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (585 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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break585
- Material Deformation70
- Material Twisted/Bent37
- Failure to Cut31
- Entrapment of Device23
- Dull, Blunt18
- Bent16
- Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available6
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions431
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient237
- Insufficient Information49
- No Information37
- No Code Available18
- Foreign Body In Patient7
- Not Applicable7
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient3
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 761 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionAug 17, 2026Break; Material Deformation; Material Integrity Problem
It was reported that during a Total Hip Replacement surgical procedure it was observed that the spring portion of the drill bit failed. During in-house engineering evaluation it was determined that the device was deformed/bent and broken into 2 pieces.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50286417 ↗MalfunctionAug 11, 2026Break
It was reported that the flex drill bit was broke while drilling screw hole.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50208243 ↗MalfunctionAug 7, 2026Break
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50174993 ↗MalfunctionAug 7, 2026Break
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50174983 ↗MalfunctionJul 10, 2026Break
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25782102 ↗MalfunctionJun 25, 2026Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DRILL BIT BROKE WHILE DRILLING.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25622079 ↗MalfunctionJun 23, 2026Material Deformation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT 30MM DRILL BIT IS BENT. THERE WAS NO SURGICAL DELAY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25596632 ↗MalfunctionJun 17, 2026Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A FLEXIBLE 30MM DRILL BIT BROKE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO DRILL FOR A SCREW. ANOTHER DRILL BIT WAS USED TO DRILL AND THE PREVIOUS ONE WAS DISCARDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25533931 ↗MalfunctionJun 10, 2026Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A 30MM DRILL BIT WAS FOUND BROKEN IN SPD.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25457357 ↗MalfunctionJun 3, 2026Device-Device Incompatibility
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT UNDERWENT TOTAL HIP REPLACEMENT. WHILE DRILLING FOR A SCREW, THE DRILL BIT GOT STUCK AND WELDED INTO THE DRILL GUIDE. IT COULD NOT BE SEPARATED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25375341 ↗MalfunctionMay 29, 2026Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE INSTRUMENTS WERE BROKEN AND NOT SUITABLE FOR SURGERY. IT WAS REPORTED THAT IT DID NOT HAPPEN IN SURGERY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25330367 ↗MalfunctionMay 29, 2026Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE INSTRUMENTS WERE BROKEN AND NOT SUITABLE FOR SURGERY. IT WAS REPORTED THAT IT DID NOT HAPPEN IN SURGERY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25330365 ↗MalfunctionMay 29, 2026Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE INSTRUMENTS WERE BROKEN AND NOT SUITABLE FOR SURGERY. IT WAS REPORTED THAT IT DID NOT HAPPEN IN SURGERY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25330351 ↗MalfunctionMay 27, 2026Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DRILL BROKE. THE EVENT DID NOT OCCUR DURING SURGERY. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25301813 ↗MalfunctionMay 21, 2026Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WERE BROKEN DRILL BITS DURING A CASE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25242845 ↗MalfunctionMay 20, 2026Material Deformation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT 30MM DRILL BIT BENT. NO SURGICAL DELAY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25229862 ↗MalfunctionMay 12, 2026Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT INSTRUMENT BROKE, WILL NOT BE RETURNING. THE EVENT DID NOT HAPPEN IN SURGERY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25153948 ↗MalfunctionMay 8, 2026Material Deformation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT 30MM DRILL BIT SHAFT BENT. THERE WAS NO DELAY. DEVICE IS AVAILABLE FOR RETURN.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25124821 ↗MalfunctionMay 7, 2026Material Deformation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT UNDERWENT TOTAL HIP REPLACEMENT. THE SURGEON WAS APPLYING SUPERIOR ANTERIOR FORCE WHILE REAMING AND THE REAMER HANDLE SNAPPED FROM THE DRILL. HARD BONE WORE ON THE DRILL BIT, CAUSING FLEX THREADS TO UNRAVEL.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25112406 ↗MalfunctionMay 7, 2026Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE 25MM AND 30 MM DRILL BIT WAS BROKEN.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25111631 ↗MalfunctionMay 6, 2026Material Deformation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT 30MM DRILL BIT SHAFT BENT. THERE WAS NO SURGICAL DELAY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25096282 ↗MalfunctionMay 6, 2026Material Deformation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DRILL BIT WAS BENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25092218 ↗MalfunctionMay 6, 2026Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE 30 MM AND THE 25 MM DRILL BITS WERE BROKEN.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25092174 ↗MalfunctionApr 29, 2026Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TWO DRILL BITS WERE BROKEN.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25034878 ↗MalfunctionApr 21, 2026Entrapment of Device
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING THIS PRIMARY TOTAL HIP, THE TIP OF THE FLEXIBLE DRILL BIT THAT WAS USED FOR ACETABULAR SCREWS BROKE OFF IN THE BONE BEHIND THE CUP. THE DRILL BIT BROKE IN ONE SPOT LEAVING ONE SINGLE PIECE OF THE DRILL BUT IN THE PATIENT. THAT PIECE REMAINED IN THE PATIENT BECAUSE IT WAS IN THE PELVIC BONE BEHIND THE CUP. A DIFFERENT DRILL WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE CASE. THERE WAS NO DELAY.
Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient
MAUDE report 24939636 ↗
Other BIT, DRILL devices
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- QUICKSET 2274-35-500Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · BIT, DRILL770 reports
- NA 03.037.022Synthes GmbH · BIT, DRILL339 reports
- NA 323.062Synthes GmbH · BIT, DRILL309 reports
- QUICKSET 2274-56-000Depuy (Ireland) · BIT, DRILL275 reports
- QUICKSET 2274-45-500Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · BIT, DRILL211 reports
- LCS 2366-83-000Depuy (Ireland) · BIT, DRILL207 reports
- QUICKSET 2274-52-000Depuy (Ireland) · BIT, DRILL186 reports
Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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