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NA 2808-00-000Recalls & reported problems

Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · PAULSON KNEE RETRACTOR · Class 1

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

Adverse event reports
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10603295152736), received between Apr 6, 2022 and Oct 28, 2022 — classified as 2 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

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionOct 28, 2022Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THE RETRACTOR FOR SURGICAL PROCEDURE BROKE INTO 2 PORTIONS WHILE BEING USED. BOTH PIECES RECOVERED. NO HARM TO THE PATIENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 15693916 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 6, 2022Break; Break

    VOLUNTARY REPORT RECEIVED (MW5107627) DEPUY PAULSON RETRACTOR TIP BROKE OFF DURING THE TOTAL KNEE SURGICAL PROCEDURE. ALL PORTIONS RETRIEVED AND NO INJURY TO PATIENT. FDA SAFETY REPORT ID# (B)(4).

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 14021463 ↗

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