NA SD399.099Recalls & reported problems
Synthes GmbH · REDUCTION FORCEPS WITH EXTENDED RATCHET · Class 1
- Adverse event reports
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10886982007087), received between Sep 8, 2021 and Feb 8, 2024 — classified as 2 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
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionFeb 8, 2024Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED ON (B)(6) 2024 THAT THE DOCTOR WAS REDUCING BONE AND TIP OF LOBSTER CLAW FLEW OFF. NO SURGICAL DELAY. NO PATIENT OUTCOME. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) REDUCTION FORCEPS WITH EXTENDED RATCHET THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR COMPLAINT (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18669740 ↗MalfunctionSep 8, 2021Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2021, DURING AN ORTHOPEDIC PROCEDURE, THE CLAMP WAS BROKEN AND THE SURGEON HAD TO USE A DIFFERENT CLAMP. PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WITHOUT ANY SURGICAL DELAY. NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES. THIS REPORT IS FOR (1) REDUCTION FORCEPS WITH EXTENDED RATCHET. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR COMPLAINT (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12440726 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.