MULTILOC 03.019.003Recalls & reported problems
Synthes GmbH · 10.0MM HOLLOW DRILL BIT FOR MULTILOC HUMERAL NAILING SYS · Class 1
- Adverse event reports
- 1
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 10886982069382), received between Dec 3, 2025 and Dec 3, 2025 — classified as 1 malfunction.
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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Contamination /Decontamination Problem1
- Device-Device Incompatibility1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
Recent adverse event reports
The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionDec 3, 2025Contamination /Decontamination Problem; Device-Device Incompatibility; Contamination /Decontamination Problem; Device-Device Incompatibility
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2025, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT AN ORIF FOR PROXIMAL HUMERUS FRACTURE WITH THE REAMER. WHEN THE SURGEON TRIED TO USE THE REAMER OVER A GUIDE WIRE WITH A STOPPER, THE GUIDE WIRE WOULD NOT PASS THROUGH THE HOLLOW PART OF THE REAMER. WHEN THE SURGEON TRIED TO REMOVE THE GUIDE WIRE FROM THE PATIENT'S BODY AND PASS IT THROUGH THE REAMER, THE GUIDE WIRE AGAIN APPEARED TO BE CLOGGED AND WOULD NOT PASS THROUGH THE HOLLOW PART OF THE REAMER. AS A RESULT, THE USE OF THE AFFECTED PRODUCT WAS ABANDONED AND THE SURGERY WAS PERFORMED USING CROWN REAMER 11.5MM (03.019.004). THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WITHIN 30MINS OF DELAY. THE NURSE AND SURGEON AT THE SCENE OF THE INCIDENT COMMENTED THAT IT WAS LIKELY THAT A FOREIGN OBJECT HAD ALREADY BEEN LODGED IN THE HOLLOW PART AT THE TIME OF SHIPMENT. THE HOSPITAL APPARENTLY STERILIZES INSTRUMENTS WITHOUT CLEANING THEM AFTER DELIVERY. NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23703956 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.