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NA 388.171Recalls & reported problems

Synthes GmbH · GRAFT HOLDER · Class 1

Data updated Oct 13, 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 10705034772158), received between Oct 18, 2019 and Oct 18, 2019 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Component Missing” (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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Component Missing1
  • Material Twisted/Bent1

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.

  • MalfunctionOct 18, 2019Component Missing; Material Twisted/Bent; Component Missing; Material Twisted/Bent

    DEVICE REPORT FROM SYNTHES REPORTS AN EVENT IN (B)(6) AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE GRAFT HOLDER WOULD NOT EXPAND TO HOLD THE GRAFT SPACER. IT SEEMS A SPRING HAS GONE IN THE SET. THE PROCEDURE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED WITH NO SURGICAL DELAY. PATIENT OUTCOME IS REPORTED AS NORMAL. CONCOMITANT DEVICES REPORTED: UNKNOWN SPACER (PART# UNKNOWN, LOT# UNKNOWN, QUANTITY# 1). THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) GRAFT HOLDER. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR COMPLAINT (B)(4).

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 9209033 ↗

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