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NA 324.157Recalls & reported problems

Synthes GmbH · 2.5MM DRILL BIT WITH STOP 18MM · 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 10705034769516), received between Aug 26, 2019 and Aug 26, 2019 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (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

  • Break1

Patient problems

  • 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.

  • MalfunctionAug 26, 2019Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHILE USING AN 18MM VECTRA DRILL BIT ON (B)(6) 2019, THE TIP OF THE DRILL BIT BROKE OFF WITHIN THE C5-6 DISC SPACE DURING A C5-7 ANTERIOR CERVICAL DISCECTOMY AND FUSION. FRAGMENTS WERE GENERATED AND WERE EASILY REMOVED. SURGERY WAS DELAYED FOR ABOUT TEN (10) MINUTES FOR DRILL BIT RETRIEVAL AND X-RAY. THE PROCEDURE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE. THIS REPORT IS FOR A 2.5MM DRILL BIT WITH STOP 18MM. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR (B)(4).

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 8931359 ↗

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