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NA 388.452Recalls & reported problems

Synthes GmbH · LOCK REMOVAL PLIERS · Class 1

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 10705034772998), received between Apr 3, 2020 and Apr 3, 2020 — 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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break1

Patient problems

  • No Patient Involvement1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionApr 3, 2020Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2020, DURING INSPECTION OF LOANERS SET IT WAS FOUND OUT THAT THE SCREW CAME APART FROM LOCK REMOVAL PLIERS. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. UPON INVESTIGATION BY THE MANUFACTURE IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE DEVICE WAS BROKEN. THIS REPORT INVOLVES ONE (1) LOCKING REMOVAL PLIERS. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR (B)(4).

    Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

    MAUDE report 9920776 ↗

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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.