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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- ATTUNE 2545-00-158Depuy (Ireland) · INSTRUMENT, CUTTING, ORTHOPEDIC41 reports
- ATTUNE 2545-00-156Depuy (Ireland) · INSTRUMENT, CUTTING, ORTHOPEDIC41 reports
- SIGMA 2024-40-200Depuy (Ireland) · INSTRUMENT, CUTTING, ORTHOPEDIC40 reports
- ATTUNE 2545-00-155Depuy (Ireland) · INSTRUMENT, CUTTING, ORTHOPEDIC39 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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