MERLIN TIGER 37TGR-ME-PBRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10845854029459), received between May 23, 2018 and May 23, 2018 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Detachment Of Device Component” (2 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 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionMay 23, 2018Detachment Of Device Component; Detachment Of Device Component

  THE SALES REPRESENTATIVE REPORTED ON BEHALF OF THE CUSTOMER THAT THE 37TGR-ME-PB, 3.7MM MERLIN 15 DEGREE TIGER, BENDABLE TO 30 DEGREE, QTY 6, DEVICE'S INNER HUB BROKE DURING A KNEE ARTHROSCOPY PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2018. IT IS NOT KNOWN IF THE BREAKAGE WAS FOUND "OUT OF THE BOX" OR IF IT OCCURRED DURING USE IN THE SURGERY. THE BREAKAGE WAS CONFIRMED TO HAVE BEEN FOUND AT THE BEGINNING OF THE PROCEDURE. NO FRAGMENTS WERE FOUND TO HAVE FALLEN INTO THE SURGICAL SITE; THEREFORE, THERE WAS NOTHING TO BE RETRIEVED. THERE IS NO REPORT OF PATIENT OR USER INJURY. THE PROCEDURE COMPLETED AS NORMAL WITH A 1-MINUTE DELAY DUE TO THE EVENT. THIS REPORT IS BEING RAISED ON THE BASIS OF DEVICE MALFUNCTION WITH POTENTIAL OF INJURY UPON REOCCURRENCE.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 7537729 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 23, 2018Detachment Of Device Component; Detachment Of Device Component

  THE SALES REPRESENTATIVE REPORTED ON BEHALF OF THE CUSTOMER THAT THE 37TGR-ME-PB, 3.7MM MERLIN 15 DEGREE TIGER, BENDABLE TO 30 DEGREE, QTY 6, DEVICE'S INNER HUB BROKE DURING A KNEE ARTHROSCOPY PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2018. IT IS NOT KNOWN IF THE BREAKAGE WAS FOUND "OUT OF THE BOX" OR IF IT OCCURRED DURING USE IN THE SURGERY. THE BREAKAGE WAS CONFIRMED TO HAVE BEEN FOUND AT THE BEGINNING OF THE PROCEDURE. NO FRAGMENTS WERE FOUND TO HAVE FALLEN INTO THE SURGICAL SITE; THEREFORE, THERE WAS NOTHING TO BE RETRIEVED. THERE IS NO REPORT OF PATIENT OR USER INJURY. THE PROCEDURE COMPLETED AS NORMAL WITH A 1-MINUTE DELAY DUE TO THE EVENT. THIS REPORT IS BEING RAISED ON THE BASIS OF DEVICE MALFUNCTION WITH POTENTIAL OF INJURY UPON REOCCURRENCE.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 7537717 ↗