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NA SD310.018Recalls & reported problems

Synthes GmbH · 6.5MM STRAIGHT BALL W/O SPIKE 416MM LENGTH · Class 1

Adverse event reports
4
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10886982003843), received between Apr 9, 2024 and May 15, 2024 — classified as 4 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Reports received per month

Nov 2023: 0 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 0 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 0 reportsApr 2024: 2 reportsMay 2024: 2 reportsJun 2024: 0 reportsJul 2024: 0 reportsAug 2024: 0 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 0 reportsNov 2024: 0 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 0 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 0 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 0 reportsNov 2025: 0 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 0 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 0 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520262
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break2
  • Corroded2
  • Material Twisted/Bent2

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions4

Recent adverse event reports

The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionMay 15, 2024Corroded; Material Twisted/Bent; Corroded; Material Twisted/Bent

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE, THE RUST WAS INSPECTED ON DEVICES POST OPERATIVELY DUE TO WEAR. THERE WERE NO PATIENT STATUS/ OUTCOME / CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) 6.5 STRAIGHT BALL W/O SPIKE 416 LENGTH . THIS IS REPORT 4 OF 4 FOR COMPLAINT (B)(4).

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19325754 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 15, 2024Corroded; Material Twisted/Bent; Corroded; Material Twisted/Bent

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE, THE RUST WAS INSPECTED ON DEVICES POST OPERATIVELY DUE TO WEAR. THERE WERE NO PATIENT STATUS/ OUTCOME / CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) 6.5 STRAIGHT BALL W/O SPIKE 416 LENGTH THIS IS REPORT 2 OF 4 FOR COMPLAINT (B)(4).

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19325747 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 9, 2024Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE WHILE MALLETING THE BALL INSTRUMENT, A PIECE CHIPPED OFF WHILE MALLETING INTO TO CONTOUR A LOW PROFILE PLATE. OPENED A SECOND ONE AND IT ENDED UP CHIPPING AS WELL. THERE WAS NO SURGICAL DELAY AND NO PATIENT OUTCOME REPORTED. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) 6.5 STRAIGHT BALL W/O SPIKE 416 LENGTH THIS IS REPORT 2 OF 2 FOR COMPLAINT (B)(4).

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19074022 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 9, 2024Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE WHILE MALLETING THE BALL INSTRUMENT, A PIECE CHIPPED OFF WHILE MALLETING INTO TO CONTOUR A LOW PROFILE PLATE. OPENED A SECOND ONE AND IT ENDED UP CHIPPING AS WELL. THERE WAS NO SURGICAL DELAY AND NO PATIENT OUTCOME REPORTED. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) 6.5 STRAIGHT BALL W/O SPIKE 416 LENGTH THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 2 FOR COMPLAINT (B)(4).

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19074015 ↗

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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.