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NA 03.010.444Recalls & reported problems

Synthes GmbH · 8MM HEX SCREWDRIVER CANNULATED INTER-LOCK · Class 1

Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

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 10886982068866), received between Feb 4, 2022 and Dec 27, 2023 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Contamination /Decontamination Problem” (1 report).

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 18, 2026.

Reports received per month

Nov 2023: 0 reportsDec 2023: 1 reportsJan 2024: 0 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 0 reportsApr 2024: 0 reportsMay 2024: 0 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 reports2024202520261
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Contamination /Decontamination Problem1
  • Material Deformation1
  • Material Twisted/Bent1

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.

  • MalfunctionDec 27, 2023Material Deformation; Material Twisted/Bent; Material Deformation; Material Twisted/Bent

    DEVICE REPORT FROM SYNTHES REPORTS AN EVENT IN CANADA AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON DECEMBER 4, 2023, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE HANDLE ON THE SCREWDRIVER WAS DENTED. THERE WAS A POSSIBLE TEAR IN THE MATERIAL. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE; EVENT WAS NOTED PREOPERATIVELY. THIS REPORT INVOLVES ONE 8MM HEX SCREWDRIVER CANNULATED INTER-LOCK. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR (B)(4).

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 18397345 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 4, 2022Contamination /Decontamination Problem; Contamination /Decontamination Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2022, THE INSTRUMENTS WERE FOUND DIRTY. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) INTER-LOCK SCREWDRIVER HEXAGONAL Ø8 CANN. THIS IS REPORT 3 OF 3 FOR COMPLAINT (B)(4).

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 13451137 ↗

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