CONMED L40BRecalls & reported problems
Conmed Corporation · BUR, LONG, BARREL, CARBIDE FOR A211, A235 AND U211, 4.0 X 7.9 MM · 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 10845854009741), received between Dec 14, 2023 and Dec 14, 2023 — classified as 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Fragmentation” (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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Material Fragmentation1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
Recent adverse event reports
The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionDec 14, 2023Material Fragmentation; Material Fragmentation
THE DISTRIBUTOR REPORTED ON BEHALF OF THEIR CUSTOMER THAT THE L40B, 4.0 X 7.9MM BUR,LONG,BARREL,CARBIDE FOR A211,A235 AND U211, WAS BEING USED DURING AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 23 WHEN IT WAS REPORTED, ¿IT WAS REPORTED THAT THIS BUR BROKE WHILE CUTTING THE ACETABULUM.¿. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF INJURY, MEDICAL INTERVENTION, OR HOSPITALIZATION FOR THE PATIENT OR USER. FURTHER ASSESSMENT WAS REQUESTED, AND THE REPORTER ADVISED THAT A FRAGMENT OF THE DEVICE FELL INTO THE PATIENT AND WAS RETRIEVED USING A FORCEPS-LIKE DEVICE. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED AS PLANNED USING A ¿BACKUP BUR¿. THIS REPORT IS BEING RAISED DUE TO THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION WITH POTENTIAL FOR INJURY UPON REOCCURRENCE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18324360 ↗
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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 13, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 13, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 13, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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