QUICKSET 2274-63-000Recalls & reported problems
Depuy (Ireland) · QUICKSET TAPERED HEX SCREWDRIVER U-JOINT · Class 1
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Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
Quick summary
This DePuy QuickSet screwdriver is a surgical instrument used to drive screws during orthopedic procedures. Most of its 403 adverse event reports describe the instrument breaking, cracking or wearing down, such as a tip that would no longer hold a screw. A report describes several instruments breaking during a total hip procedure. There were no deaths and 1 injury across 403 reports, and no recalls name this device.
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- Adverse event reports
- 404
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 404 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10603295109365), received between Jun 28, 2017 and Sep 29, 2026 — classified as 1 injury, 403 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (260 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
- Break260
- Naturally Worn60
- Material Twisted/Bent36
- Crack31
- Device-Device Incompatibility26
- Material Deformation10
- Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available6
- Dull, Blunt5
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions203
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient146
- No Information24
- Insufficient Information22
- No Code Available12
- Not Applicable12
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient2
- Foreign Body In Patient1
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 404 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Break
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50928569 ↗MalfunctionAug 12, 2026Break
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50227819 ↗MalfunctionJun 30, 2026Device-Device Incompatibility
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SCREWDRIVER TIP WAS WORN AND WOULDN'T HOLD SCREW.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25665914 ↗MalfunctionMay 29, 2026Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE MODULAR SCREWDRIVER TIP BROKE OFF. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25334634 ↗MalfunctionMay 12, 2026Crack
IT WAS REPORTED THAT SWIVEL HEAD CRACKED OFF SCREWDRIVER HANDLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25153279 ↗MalfunctionMay 1, 2026Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE UNIVERSAL DRIVER SHAFT ON THE SCREWDRIVER BROKE WHILE SCREWING A SCREW INTO THE CUP. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25059580 ↗MalfunctionApr 7, 2026Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING CUP IMPLANTATION TWO DRILL BITS, SCREWDRIVER AND A SCREWDRIVER HANDLE WERE BROKEN. NO PIECES WERE LOST. RATCHET HANDLE WORKED POORLY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24808897 ↗MalfunctionMar 11, 2026Crack
IT WAS REPORTED THAT INSTRUMENT WAS CRACKED AND CANNOT BE STERILIZED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24568526 ↗MalfunctionFeb 3, 2026Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT HAD EXTREMELY HARD BONE WHICH CAUSED A COUPLE INSTRUMENT FAILURES. TIP OF SCREWDRIVER BROKE, AND THE HANDLE ON T HANDLE BROKE . ALL PIECES WERE RETRIEVED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24248454 ↗MalfunctionJan 27, 2026Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SCREWDRIVER TIP WAS BROKEN WHILE INSERTING A SCREW.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24192069 ↗MalfunctionJan 14, 2026Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT SCREW DRIVER TIP SNAPPED OFF.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24067057 ↗MalfunctionDec 26, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE UNIVERSAL HEX SCREWDRIVER BROKE DURING SURGERY WHILE INSERTING A SCREW. ALL PIECES WERE RETRIEVED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23897038 ↗MalfunctionDec 12, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DRILL BIT BROKE WHILE DRILLING FOR SCREW. SCREW DRIVE TIP BROKE WHILE SCREWING IN SCREW.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23795096 ↗MalfunctionDec 11, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A TOTAL HIP REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE, THE SCREWDRIVER TIP BROKE. THERE WAS NO SURGICAL DELAY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23783547 ↗MalfunctionDec 5, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT TIPS ON THE U-JOINT HEX SCREWDRIVER AND THE 25 MM DRILL BIT WERE BROKEN.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23732978 ↗MalfunctionDec 5, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT TIPS ON THE U-JOINT HEX SCREWDRIVER AND THE 25 MM DRILL BIT WERE BROKEN.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23732964 ↗MalfunctionNov 21, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ARTICULATING PORTION OF THE DRIVER BROKE WHILE PUTTING IN A SCREW. ALL PIECES WERE RETRIEVED. NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23617123 ↗MalfunctionSep 4, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT SCREWDRIVER TIP WAS BROKEN.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22963794 ↗MalfunctionAug 21, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SCREWDRIVER ARTICULATING SHAFT BROKE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22859465 ↗MalfunctionJul 29, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TIP OF THE HEX DRIVER SHEERED OFF WHILE INSERTING THE SCREW. ALL PARTS WERE RECOVERED AND NO INJURIES REPORTED. REPLACEMENT IS NEEDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22649405 ↗MalfunctionJul 18, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE, THERE WAS BREAKAGE OF CONSIGNMENT MATERIAL POSTOPERATIVELY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22544616 ↗MalfunctionJul 18, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE, THERE WAS BREAKAGE OF CONSIGNMENT MATERIAL POSTOPERATIVELY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22544519 ↗MalfunctionMay 21, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE HEX DRIVER TIP SNAPPED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22061774 ↗MalfunctionMay 2, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SCREWDRIVER BROKE DURING SCREW INSERTION. ALL PIECES WERE RETRIEVED. THERE WAS A DELAY OF LESS THAN 5 MINUTES ADDITIONAL TIME TO CONFIRM ALL PIECES RETRIEVED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 21949529 ↗MalfunctionApr 28, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SCREWDRIVER TIP BROKE OF WHILE TRYING TO TIGHTEN THE LAST SCREW. THE SURGERY WAS EXTENDED BY 5 MINUTES TO GET A NEW SCREWDRIVER AND TO TAKE OUT THE BROKEN PIECE. ALL PIECES WERE REMOVED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 21920713 ↗
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- EXPEDIUM 279712400Medos International Sàrl · SCREWDRIVER551 reports
- NA 314.467Synthes GmbH · SCREWDRIVER498 reports
- N/A 5584111Medtronic Sofamor Danek, Inc. · SCREWDRIVER492 reports
- QUICKSET 2274-47-000Depuy (Ireland) · SCREWDRIVER487 reports
- NA 03.130.010Synthes GmbH · SCREWDRIVER1 recall422 reports
- EVOS 71175072Smith & Nephew, Inc. · SCREWDRIVER336 reports
- NA 2274-02-000Depuy (Ireland) · SCREWDRIVER303 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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