MERLIN GREAT WHITE 42GRW-ME-ZZRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 10845854033715), received between Mar 23, 2026 and Mar 23, 2026 — 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. 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 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionMar 23, 2026Material Fragmentation

  THE DISTRIBUTOR REPORTED ON BEHALF OF THE CUSTOMER THAT THE DEVICE 42GRW-ME-ZZ MERLIN GREAT WHITE, BENDABLE TO 30° SHAVER BLADE, 4.2 MM WAS BEING USED ON 4FEB26 DURING A POSTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT AND ¿THE TIP BROKE.¿ PER FURTHER ASSESSMENT "THE DEVICE FRAGMENTED AND WAS SUCCESSFULLY RETRIEVED." THERE WAS NO IMPACT OR INJURY TO THE PATIENT OR USER. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH AN ALTERNATE SAME DEVICE. 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 24662568 ↗