SYMPHONY 2020-00-145Recalls & reported problems
Medos International Sàrl · SYMPHONY OCT SYSTEM FRENCH ROD BENDER FOR 3.5mm AND 4.0mm RODS · Class 1
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Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 4
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10705034530581), received between Apr 22, 2021 and Apr 6, 2026 — classified as 4 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (4 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 16, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break4
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions4
Recent adverse event reports
The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionApr 6, 2026Break
IT WAS REPORTED THE OUTER RING OF THE SYMPHONY ROD BENDER BROKE OFF. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM OR SURGERY DELAY REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24789548 ↗MalfunctionMar 19, 2026Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT FRENCH ROD BENDER 3.5 AND 4.0, X15 SELF RETAINING INSERTER, AND X15 DRIVER FINAL TIGHTENER WERE INVOLVED IN AN INTRAOPERATIVE EVENT. THE REPORTED FAILURES INCLUDED INSTRUMENTS THAT HAD STRIPPED DUE TO WEAR AND TEAR, REQUIRING REPLACEMENT, AND A SPRING ON THE ROD CUTTER THAT HAD BROKEN FROM REPEATED USE. AS A RESULT, MULTIPLE SETS NEEDED TO BE OPENED TO FIND ALTERNATE INSTRUMENTS, AND THE AFFECTED SETS WERE REMOVED FROM USE UNTIL REPLACEMENTS COULD BE PROVIDED. THE SURGERY WAS MINIMALLY PROLONGED BY APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES, BUT THERE WAS NO CONSEQUENCE OR IMPACT TO THE PATIENT, AND NO OBSERVABLE CLINICAL SYMPTOMS WERE IDENTIFIED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24641180 ↗MalfunctionAug 26, 2024Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON JUL 30, 2024 THE JOINTS ON ROD BENDER ARE BREAKING APART. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) FRENCH ROD BENDER 3.5 AND 4.0. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR COMPLAINT (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20072788 ↗MalfunctionApr 22, 2021Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2021, DURING A PROCEDURE THE SYMPHONY FRENCH BENDER INNER KNOB BROKE OFF THE FRENCH BENDER. TH FRENCH BENDER LOST THE ABILITY TO HOLD ROD. THERE WAS NO SURGICAL DELAY. THERE WERE NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES. THE PROCEDURE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED. THIS REPORT INVOLVES ONE (1) SYMPHONY OCT SYSTEM FRENCH ROD BENDER FOR 3.5MM AND 4.0MM RODS. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11711477 ↗
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- EXPEDIUM 299704190Medos International Sàrl · BENDER9 reports
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- EXPEDIUM 299704195Medos International Sàrl · BENDER9 reports
- EXPEDIUM 299704185Medos International Sàrl · BENDER8 reports
- ALTALYNE 5161-04-1700Medos International Sàrl · BENDER8 reports
- NA 03.161.057Synthes GmbH · BENDER5 reports
- EXPEDIUM 279763865Medos International Sàrl · BENDER4 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 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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