NA 03.000.393Recalls & reported problems
Synthes GmbH · CRESCENTIC SAW BLADE 21MM RADIUS/45MM X 0.6MM · Class 1
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- 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 10886982065971), received between Aug 4, 2023 and Mar 3, 2026 — classified as 4 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Fragmentation” (4 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
- Material Fragmentation4
- Dull, Blunt2
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.
MalfunctionMar 3, 2026Material Fragmentation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE THREE (X3) CUTTER DEVICES WERE HAVING PROBLEMS. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE THREE SAW BLADES CAME WITH BROKEN WASHERS. THERE WAS NO HUMAN PATIENT INVOLVEMENT AS THE FACILITY IS A VETERINARY MEDICAL HOSPITAL, AND THEREFORE, THE DEVICE IS MOST LIKELY USED FOR VETERINARY PURPOSES ONLY. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. THIS IS REPORT 2 OF 3 FOR THE SAME EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24497853 ↗MalfunctionMar 3, 2026Material Fragmentation; Dull, Blunt
THIS IS REPORT 4 OF 5 (B)(4). IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CRESCENTIC BLADE DEVICE HAD BROKEN WASHERS AND THERE WERE FIVE BLADES EITHER DULL OR HAD BROKEN TEETH. IT WAS UNKNOWN WHEN THE EVENT OCCURRED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. THE DATE OF EVENT WAS UNKNOWN BUT WAS KNOWN TO HAVE OCCURRED IN 2026. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24495903 ↗MalfunctionMar 3, 2026Material Fragmentation; Dull, Blunt
THIS IS REPORT 3 OF 5 (B)(4). IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CRESCENTIC BLADE DEVICE HAD BROKEN WASHERS AND THERE WERE FIVE BLADES EITHER DULL OR HAD BROKEN TEETH. IT WAS UNKNOWN WHEN THE EVENT OCCURRED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. THE DATE OF EVENT WAS UNKNOWN BUT WAS KNOWN TO HAVE OCCURRED IN 2026. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24495894 ↗MalfunctionAug 4, 2023Material Fragmentation; Material Fragmentation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A VETERINARY TIBIAL PLATEAU LEVELING OSTEOTOMY (TPLO) SURGERY, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE SAW BLADE DEVICE SNAPPED IN HALF. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS A MINOR DELAY IN SURGERY. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF A SPARE DEVICE WAS AVAILABLE FOR USE. THERE WAS NO HUMAN PATIENT INVOLVEMENT AS THE DEVICE WAS USED IN A VETERINARY PROCEDURE. 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 REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17459139 ↗
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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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