SPECIALIST 96-6515Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 15 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10603295248637), received between Feb 21, 2019 and Aug 6, 2026 — classified as 15 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device-Device Incompatibility” (11 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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 15 most recent of 15 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionAug 6, 2026Corroded; Contamination /Decontamination Problem

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50162881 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 27, 2024Contamination /Decontamination Problem; Contamination /Decontamination Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING LOAN KIT INSPECTION, BY THE LOAN KIT TECHNICIAN IT WAS IDENTIFIED THAT THE DEVICE IS RUSTY. THERE IS NO SURGEON, PROCEDURE, OR PATIENT DETAILS AVAILABLE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 20323447 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 12, 2024Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility

  THE PIN PULLER DOESN¿T GRIP ONTO THE PINS SO NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 20198920 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 5, 2024Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility

  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED STATES THAT THE EVENT OCCURRED FOLLOWING INSTRUMENT STERILIZATION.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 19906622 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 7, 2024Device-Device Incompatibility; Naturally Worn; Device-Device Incompatibility; Naturally Worn

  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED: THE SPRING ON THE PIN PULLER HAD WORN OUT, SO IT WOULD NOT RELEASE THE PIN ONCE REMOVED FROM BONE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 19264087 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 21, 2023Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PIN PULLER WOULD NOT GRAB PINS.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16788265 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 28, 2023Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PIN PULLER WON¿T GRAB PIN.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16629275 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 22, 2022Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility

  THE PIN PULLER WAS NO LONGER GRIPPING THE PINS. NO ADVERSE AFFECTS ON THE PATIENT. NO SURGICAL DELAY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 15266540 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 10, 2021Break; Break

  SPRING ON INSTRUMENT BROKEN DUE TO WEAR. NEW TRAY OPENED TO GET REPLACEMENT INSTRUMENT. 2 MINUTES DELAY TO SURGERY.

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 12977697 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 2, 2020Device-Device Incompatibility; Material Twisted/Bent; Mechanical Jam; Device-Device Incompatibility; Material Twisted/Bent; Mechanical Jam

  PIN PULLER HAS BECOME SPRUNG AND PINS ARE ABLE TO BE PULLED BUT THE PIN BECOMES STUCK IN THE INSTRUMENT. NOT DETRIMENTAL TO PATIENT JUST INCONVENIENCE TO CUSTOMERS UTILIZING INSTRUMENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 10936578 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 25, 2019Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE INSTRUMENT WON'T LOCK PINS IN.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 9240808 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 25, 2019Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE INSTRUMENT WON'T LOCK PINS IN.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 9240807 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 18, 2019Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SPRING WILL NOT RELEASED. NO SURGICAL DELAY.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 9081744 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 30, 2019Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SPECIALIST 2 PIN PULLER WILL NOT GRAB PINS. NO SURGICAL DELAY.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 8951804 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 21, 2019Positioning Problem; Positioning Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PIN PULLER WOULD NOT PULL THE PINS OUT. IT KEPT SLIPPING OFF. THERE WAS NO LOT NUMBER. NO SURGICAL DELAY.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 8359407 ↗