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NA 03.605.514Recalls & reported problems

Synthes GmbH · PITUITARY RONGEUR-CURVED 4MM WIDTH · Class 1

Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 10705034712581), received between Nov 17, 2020 and Nov 17, 2020 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Contamination /Decontamination Problem” (1 report).

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.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Contamination /Decontamination Problem1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionNov 17, 2020Contamination /Decontamination Problem; Contamination /Decontamination Problem

    DEVICE REPORT FROM (B)(6) REPORTS AN EVENT AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2020, THE SURGEON HAD A LITTLE DIFFICULTY ENGAGING THE SMALL FIBULA PRELOADED BUTTON, SO USED THE LARGER ONE WHICH WORKED. IN REGARD TO THE INDICATOR ON THE DRIVER, THE BLACK LINE WAS VISIBLE ABOVE THE PLATE. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THERE WAS A SURGICAL DELAY REPORTED. THE PROCEDURE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED. THE PATIENT OUTCOME WAS UNKNOWN. THIS COMPLAINT INVOLVES ONE (1) DEVICE. THIS REPORT IS FOR (1) RONGEUR CURV 4 BLACK. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR (B)(4).

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions; No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 10853623 ↗

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