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NA 2421-07-000Recalls & reported problems

Depuy (Ireland) · POINTED OSTEOTOME 6mm · Class 1

Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
3
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10603295122777), received between Nov 14, 2017 and Nov 25, 2019 — classified as 3 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break2
  • Dull, Blunt1
  • Fracture1

Patient problems

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient2
  • No Information1

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionNov 25, 2019Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE HANDLE BROKE UPON IMPACTION, ALL PIECES WERE RETRIEVED. CRACK DOWN THE SIDE CAUSED IT TO BREAK.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 9368675 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 11, 2019Break; Dull, Blunt; Break; Dull, Blunt

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TIP IS DULL.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 8407555 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 14, 2017Fracture; Fracture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE KNEE EXTRACTION INSTRUMENTS WERE EITHER CHIPPED OR DULL AND THE SURGEON ASKED FOR THEM TO BE REPLACED.

    Patient problems: No Information

    MAUDE report 7030448 ↗

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