QUICKSET 2274-60-000Recalls & reported problems
Depuy (Ireland) · QUICKSET DEPTH GAUGE 70mm · Class 1
All models of QUICKSET (66)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
Quick summary
This DePuy QuickSet depth gauge is a surgical measuring tool used to check how deep a screw or implant goes during hip procedures. The 68 reports mostly describe the gauge breaking or bending during use, sometimes leaving it giving wrong readings, along with worn markings and blade dulling; none mention deaths or injuries. There are no recalls naming this device, and the number of reports is steady, with 11 in each of the last two 12-month periods.
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- Adverse event reports
- 68
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 68 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10603295109358), received between Dec 18, 2019 and Jun 1, 2026 — classified as 68 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (36 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
- Break36
- Material Deformation23
- Incorrect Measurement6
- Material Discolored6
- Failure to Cut4
- Crack1
- Dull, Blunt1
- Illegible Information1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions55
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient10
- Insufficient Information3
- No Code Available2
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 68 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJun 1, 2026Incorrect Measurement; Material Deformation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN UNSPECIFIED SURGICAL PROCEDURE IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE QUICKSET DEPTH GAUGE 70MM DEVICE WAS TOO BENT TO GIVE AN ACCURATE READING.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25354431 ↗MalfunctionApr 29, 2026Material Deformation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEPTH GAUGE WAS BENT. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25033084 ↗MalfunctionJan 22, 2026Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PINNACLE SCREW DEPTH GAUGE BROKE, ALL FRAGMENTS WERE RETRIEVED. THERE WAS NO DELAY OR COMPLICATIONS.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24154407 ↗MalfunctionJan 7, 2026Material Deformation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE STEM IS BENT FROM WEAR AND TEAR. EVENT DID NOT HAPPEN IN SURGERY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23993443 ↗MalfunctionDec 4, 2025Break; Material Discolored; Break; Material Discolored
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE GOLD MARKINGS ON THE DEPTH GAUGES WERE FADED AND HAD CHIPPED AWAY PREMATURELY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23717461 ↗MalfunctionDec 4, 2025Break; Material Discolored; Break; Material Discolored
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE GOLD MARKINGS ON THE DEPTH GAUGES WERE FADED AND HAD CHIPPED AWAY PREMATURELY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23717414 ↗MalfunctionDec 4, 2025Break; Material Discolored; Break; Material Discolored
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE GOLD MARKINGS ON THE DEPTH GAUGES WERE FADED AND HAD CHIPPED AWAY PREMATURELY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23717375 ↗MalfunctionDec 4, 2025Break; Material Discolored; Break; Material Discolored
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE GOLD MARKINGS ON THE DEPTH GAUGES WERE FADED AND HAD CHIPPED AWAY PREMATURELY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23717339 ↗MalfunctionDec 4, 2025Break; Material Discolored; Break; Material Discolored
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE GOLD MARKINGS ON THE DEPTH GAUGES WERE FADED AND HAD CHIPPED AWAY PREMATURELY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23717337 ↗MalfunctionDec 4, 2025Break; Material Discolored; Break; Material Discolored
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE GOLD MARKINGS ON THE DEPTH GAUGES WERE FADED AND HAD CHIPPED AWAY PREMATURELY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23717148 ↗MalfunctionNov 10, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE POINT OF THE DEPTH GAUGE BROKE OFF WHILE TRYING TO ANGLE THE GAUGE. IT HAPPENED OUTSIDE THE WOUND, ALL PIECES WERE RETRIEVED. NO DELAYS. NO HARM TO PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23514024 ↗MalfunctionOct 27, 2025Break; Break
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED STATES THAT IT WAS BROKEN INTO TWO PIECES.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23389504 ↗MalfunctionJul 10, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEPTH GAUGE WAS BROKEN. IT WAS SNAPPED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22473165 ↗MalfunctionJun 24, 2025Material Deformation; Material Deformation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PINNACLE DEPTH GAUGE IS BENT. IT DID NOT HAPPEN IN SURGERY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22320443 ↗MalfunctionMay 28, 2025Material Deformation; Material Deformation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PINNACLE DEPTH GAUGE IS BENT AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THE EVENT DID NOT HAPPEN IN SURGERY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22099698 ↗MalfunctionApr 22, 2025Material Deformation; Material Deformation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DEPTH GAUGE WAS BENT.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 21881131 ↗MalfunctionFeb 25, 2025Material Deformation; Material Deformation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHEN PUTTING THE TRAYS BACK TOGETHER, REP NOTICED THE DEPTH GAUGE WAS BENT OUT OF SHAPE. NO SURGICAL DELAY. NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21458056 ↗MalfunctionNov 15, 2024Incorrect Measurement; Incorrect Measurement
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE COLOR ON THE DEPTH GAUGE IS NOT VISIBLE SO PREVENTING THE MEASUREMENT. THERE IS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20698811 ↗MalfunctionNov 15, 2024Incorrect Measurement; Incorrect Measurement
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE COLOR ON THE DEPTH GAUGE IS NOT VISIBLE SO PREVENTING THE MEASUREMENT. THERE IS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20698679 ↗MalfunctionNov 15, 2024Incorrect Measurement; Incorrect Measurement
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE COLOR ON THE DEPTH GAUGE IS NOT VISIBLE SO PREVENTING THE MEASUREMENT. THERE IS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20698665 ↗MalfunctionNov 15, 2024Incorrect Measurement; Incorrect Measurement
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE COLOR ON THE DEPTH GAUGE IS NOT VISIBLE SO PREVENTING THE MEASUREMENT. THERE IS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20698619 ↗MalfunctionNov 15, 2024Incorrect Measurement; Incorrect Measurement
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE COLOR ON THE DEPTH GAUGE IS NOT VISIBLE SO PREVENTING THE MEASUREMENT. THERE IS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20698615 ↗MalfunctionOct 7, 2024Material Deformation; Material Deformation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE 16 MM STANDARD DISTAL REAMER SPLINES WERE DAMAGED WHEN REMOVING THE TRIAL NECK FROM THE REAMER. THE 51/28 MOBILE BEARING HEAD TRIAL WAS DROPPED ON THE FLOOR AND LOST BY HOSPITAL STAFF. ALSO, THE DEPTH GAUGE WAS ACCIDENTLY DAMAGED AND BENT. NONE OF THESE ISSUES DELAYED SURGERY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20391333 ↗MalfunctionSep 27, 2024Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DRILL AND DEPTH GAUGE BROKE.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 20326556 ↗MalfunctionSep 27, 2024Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DRILL AND DEPTH GAUGE BROKE.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 20325041 ↗
Other GAUGE, DEPTH devices
- NA 319.006Synthes GmbH · GAUGE, DEPTH899 reports
- NA 03.133.080Synthes GmbH · GAUGE, DEPTH174 reports
- NA 03.010.072Synthes GmbH · GAUGE, DEPTH133 reports
- MULTILOC 03.019.017Synthes GmbH · GAUGE, DEPTH119 reports
- NA 319.01Synthes GmbH · GAUGE, DEPTH113 reports
- NA 319.004Synthes GmbH · GAUGE, DEPTH82 reports
- NA 319.09Synthes GmbH · GAUGE, DEPTH65 reports
- NA 319.091Synthes GmbH · GAUGE, DEPTH64 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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