NA 181-65-02Recalls & reported problems
Exactech, Inc. · DRIVER, HEX, UNIVERSAL, 6.5mm · Class 1
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10885862038661), received between Mar 8, 2021 and Nov 21, 2022 — classified as 3 malfunctions.
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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
- Break1
- Detachment of Device or Device Component1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionNov 21, 2022Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
AS REPORTED DURING SURGICAL USE, THE SURGEON PERFORMED THA PROCEDURE AND DURING THIS SURGERY, SURGEON ENCOUNTERED A INCIDENT THAT A TIP OF DRIVER WAS DISASSEMBLED AND ALL PARTS EXCEPT FOR ONE SHAFT WAS RETRIEVED FROM SURGICAL FIELD AND OPERATION ROOM. USING THE IMAGING MACHINE, HE CHECKED IF A SHAFT WAS LEFT IN PATIENT BODY. AS A RESULT, THERE WAS NOT FOUND OUT A SHAFT IN PATIENT BODY. THERE WAS A 31-45 MIN SURGICAL DELAY/PROLONGATION. THERE WAS NO ADVERSE EVENT AS A RESULT OF THE SURGICAL DELAY. PATIENT WAS LAST KNOWN TO BE IN STABLE CONDITION FOLLOWING THE EVENT. IMAGE RECEIVED. SALES REP WAS UNABLE TO OBTAIN X-RAY. DEVICE IS AVAILABLE FOR EVALUATION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15833537 ↗MalfunctionJan 10, 2022Break; Break
AS REPORTED, THE TIP OF 6.5 HEX DRIVE BROKE OFF AT THE END OF THE SCREWDRIVER HEAD. THE SURGICAL SITE WAS CHECKED, AND NO INSTRUMENTATION WAS LEFT IN THE SURGICAL FIELD, IT WAS CONFIRMED CLEAN BY SURGEONS. THIS EVENT CAUSED NO DELAY AND THE PROCEDURE PROCEEDED WITH NO ISSUES. PATIENT IS CURRENTLY IN STABLE CONDITION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 13206145 ↗MalfunctionMar 8, 2021Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
AS REPORTED, THE TIP OF THE DRIVER SHAFT BROKE OFF DURING TIGHTENING OF THE HIP SCREW. THIS CAUSED NO DELAY, PATIENT WAS NOT AFFECTED, AND THIS SURGERY CONTINUED AS NORMAL. PATIENT IS IN STABLE CONDITION. THE DEVICE WILL BE RETURNED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11438848 ↗
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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 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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