NA 388.31Recalls & reported problems
Synthes GmbH · LONG SMALL HEXAGONAL SCREWDRIVER · Class 1
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 5
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10705034772417), received between Jun 8, 2021 and May 9, 2023 — classified as 5 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Contamination /Decontamination Problem” (5 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.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Contamination /Decontamination Problem5
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions5
Recent adverse event reports
The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionMay 9, 2023Contamination /Decontamination Problem; Contamination /Decontamination Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE THE WOOD HANDLED INSTRUMENTS WERE LEAVING A STAIN/RESIDUE WHEN THEY ARE PEELPACKED AND STERILIZED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT OR PROCEDURE INVOLVEMENT. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) LONG SMALL HEXAGONAL SCREWDRIVER. THIS IS REPORT 2 OF 2 FOR COMPLAINT (B)(4). THIS COMPLAINT IS RELATED TO (B)(4) AND (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16899031 ↗MalfunctionMay 9, 2023Contamination /Decontamination Problem; Contamination /Decontamination Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE THE WOOD HANDLED INSTRUMENTS WERE LEAVING A STAIN/RESIDUE WHEN THEY ARE PEELPACKED AND STERILIZED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT OR PROCEDURE INVOLVEMENT. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) LONG SMALL HEXAGONAL SCREWDRIVER. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 2 FOR COMPLAINT (B)(4). THIS COMPLAINT IS RELATED TO (B)(4) AND (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16898844 ↗MalfunctionJun 8, 2021Contamination /Decontamination Problem; Contamination /Decontamination Problem
DEVICE REPORT FROM (B)(6) REPORTS AN EVENT AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE, THE HANDLE OF TWO SCREWDRIVERS WERE LEAVING RESIDUES IN THE PEEL PACK AFTER THE STERILIZATION PROCESS WAS COMPLETE. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THERE IS PATIENT/PROCEDURE INVOLVEMENT. THIS REPORT IS FOR A LONG SMALL HEXAGONAL SCREWDRIVER. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 2 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11959649 ↗MalfunctionJun 8, 2021Contamination /Decontamination Problem; Contamination /Decontamination Problem
DEVICE REPORT FROM (B)(6) REPORTS AN EVENT AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE, THE HANDLE OF TWO SCREWDRIVERS WERE LEAVING RESIDUES IN THE PEEL PACK AFTER THE STERILIZATION PROCESS WAS COMPLETE. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THERE IS PATIENT/PROCEDURE INVOLVEMENT. THIS REPORT IS FOR A LONG SMALL HEXAGONAL SCREWDRIVER. THIS IS REPORT 2 OF 2 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11958317 ↗MalfunctionJun 8, 2021Contamination /Decontamination Problem; Contamination /Decontamination Problem
DEVICE REPORT FROM (B)(6) REPORTS AN EVENT AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE, THE HANDLE OF TWO SCREWDRIVERS WERE LEAVING RESIDUES IN THE PEEL PACK AFTER THE STERILIZATION PROCESS WAS COMPLETE. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THERE IS PATIENT/PROCEDURE INVOLVEMENT. THIS REPORT IS FOR A LONG SMALL HEXAGONAL SCREWDRIVER. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 2 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11958314 ↗
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- EXPEDIUM 279712400Medos International Sàrl · SCREWDRIVER551 reports
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- N/A 5584111Medtronic Sofamor Danek, Inc. · SCREWDRIVER492 reports
- QUICKSET 2274-47-000Depuy (Ireland) · SCREWDRIVER487 reports
- NA 03.130.010Synthes GmbH · SCREWDRIVER1 recall422 reports
- QUICKSET 2274-63-000Depuy (Ireland) · SCREWDRIVER404 reports
- EVOS 71175072Smith & Nephew, Inc. · SCREWDRIVER336 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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