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
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.