NA 270105Recalls & reported problems
Medos International Sàrl · Hex Driver with Teardrop Handle 30mm · 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 10886705013814), received between Sep 13, 2019 and Jan 11, 2023 — 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
- Break1
- Material Deformation1
- Material Twisted/Bent1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJan 11, 2023Break; Break
THIS IS REPORT 2 OF 2 FOR PC-(B)(4). IT WAS REPORTED BY THE AFFILIATE IN THAT DURING AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE OF THE KNEE ON (B)(6) 2022, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE 23 MM HEX DRIVER WITH TEARDROP HANDLE DEVICE WAS BROKEN. ANOTHER LIKE DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES NOR SURGICAL DELAY REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16138444 ↗MalfunctionAug 4, 2022Material Deformation; Material Deformation
IT WAS REPORTED BY THE SALES REP THAT DURING AN ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT RECONSTRUCTION PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2022, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE 30 MM HEX DRIVER WITH TEARDROP HANDLE DEVICE GOT BENT AND TWISTED. ANOTHER LIKE DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES NOR SURGICAL DELAY REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15164467 ↗MalfunctionSep 13, 2019Material Twisted/Bent; Material Twisted/Bent
IT WAS REPORTED BY THE SALES REP THAT THEIR 30MM HEX DRIVER WAS BENT AT THE TIP DURING AN ACL PROCEDURE. THE CASE WAS COMPLETED WITH THE DEVICE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES OR DELAYS. THE SALES REP WAS NOT PRESENT DURING THE CASE AND COULD NOT PROVIDE ANY MORE DETAILS. THERE WAS NO DELAY IN THE SURGICAL PROCEDURE. THERE WAS A SPARE DEVICE AVAILABLE FOR USE TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY. THERE WAS PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 9037503 ↗
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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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