NA 219970Recalls & reported problems
Depuy Mitek, LLC · Ratchet Handle with Quick Connect · 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 10886705020256), received between Oct 19, 2020 and Jan 23, 2026 — classified as 3 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Detachment of Device or Device Component” (3 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 16, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Detachment of Device or Device Component3
Patient problems
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient2
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJan 23, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A LIGAMENT RECONSTRUCTION SURGICAL PROCEDURE, THE ASMBLY, RATCHET HANDLE, QUICK DISCONNECT DEVICE COMPONENT FELL OFF AND WAS UNUSABLE. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SURGEON CHANGED ANOTHER ASMBLY, RATCHET HANDLE, QUICK DISCONNECT DEVICE TO CONTINUE THE SURGERY, AND THE SAME PROBLEM HAPPENED AGAIN. ANOTHER DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION COULD BE PROVIDED. THIS IS REPORT 2 OF 2 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24172864 ↗MalfunctionOct 19, 2020Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED BY SALES REP VIA COMPLAINT SUBMISSION TOOL AS FOLLOWS: HAD AN ACL USING MILAGRO SCREWS. WE ATTACHED THE MILAGRO DRIVER TO THE BLACK QUICK CONNECT HANDLE REF: 219970 LOT: 1110001. AFTER SCREWING IN THE SCREW THE RATCHET HANDLE KEPT ON FALLING OFF. WE WERE HAVING A DIFFICULT TIME CONNECTING THE RATCHET HANDLE TO THE DRIVER AND TAKING OUT THE DRIVER. THE BLACK HANDLE CONTINUED TO DISCONNECT FROM DRIVER WHEN WE MALLETING THE CONNECTION PART. WE EVENTUALLY REMOVED THE DRIVER AND TRIED ANOTHER RATCHET HANDLE REF: 219970 LOT: 1303001 AND THE RATCHET HANDLE CONTINUES TO SLIP OFF IF YOU MALLET TOWARDS THE CONNECTOR. NO SURGERY DELAY. NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES. THE DEVICES ARE AVAILABLE FOR EVALUATION.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 10702128 ↗MalfunctionOct 19, 2020Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED BY SALES REP VIA COMPLAINT SUBMISSION TOOL AS FOLLOWS: HAD AN ACL USING MILAGRO SCREWS. WE ATTACHED THE MILAGRO DRIVER TO THE BLACK QUICK CONNECT HANDLE REF: 219970 LOT: 1110001. AFTER SCREWING IN THE SCREW THE RATCHET HANDLE KEPT ON FALLING OFF. WE WERE HAVING A DIFFICULT TIME CONNECTING THE RATCHET HANDLE TO THE DRIVER AND TAKING OUT THE DRIVER. THE BLACK HANDLE CONTINUED TO DISCONNECT FROM DRIVER WHEN WE MALLETING THE CONNECTION PART. WE EVENTUALLY REMOVED THE DRIVER AND TRIED ANOTHER RATCHET HANDLE REF: 219970 LOT: 1303001 AND THE RATCHET HANDLE CONTINUES TO SLIP OFF IF YOU MALLET TOWARDS THE CONNECTOR. NO SURGERY DELAY. NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES. THE DEVICES ARE AVAILABLE FOR EVALUATION.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 10702119 ↗
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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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