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SPECIALIST 97-6746Recalls & reported problems

Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · SPECIALIST 2 SP2 PAT PLANER BLDE/CTR DRL SM · Class 1

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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 10603295251446), received between Dec 5, 2019 and Dec 5, 2019 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device-Device Incompatibility” (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

  • Device-Device Incompatibility2

Patient problems

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient2

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionDec 5, 2019Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATELLA PLANER BLADES WOULD NOT SLIDE ON TO HANDLE. LIKELY A METAL DEFECT ON END OF HANDLE. TRIED 2 BLADES IN CASE IT WAS A BLADE ISSUE. NO SURGICAL DELAY.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 9416201 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 5, 2019Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATELLA PLANER BLADES WOULD NOT SLIDE ON TO HANDLE. LIKELY A METAL DEFECT ON END OF HANDLE. TRIED 2 BLADES IN CASE IT WAS A BLADE ISSUE. NO SURGICAL DELAY.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 9416166 ↗

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