NA 03.110.021Recalls & reported problems
Synthes GmbH · 1.8MM DRILL GUIDE WITH MEASURING FOR GUIDE BLOCK · Class 1
- Adverse event reports
- 5
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10886982071927), received between Feb 1, 2024 and Apr 22, 2026 — classified as 5 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break4
- Device-Device Incompatibility1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions5
Recent adverse event reports
The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionApr 22, 2026Break
DROP IN GUIDE HAS BROKEN AND IS UNUSABLE. GUIDE BLOCKS HAVE ALSO BROKEN WHERE THREADS ARE FOR THE SCREW. ISSUE OCCURRED DURING CONTINUED USE INTRAOPERATIVELY OVER TIME; WAS NOTICED POST-OP DURING REASSEMBLY. DEVICES HAVE BEEN DISCARDED. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT OR USER HARM. THERE WAS NO SIGNIFICANT DELAY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24957606 ↗MalfunctionApr 22, 2026Break
DROP IN GUIDE HAS BROKEN AND IS UNUSABLE. GUIDE BLOCKS HAVE ALSO BROKEN WHERE THREADS ARE FOR THE SCREW. ISSUE OCCURRED DURING CONTINUED USE INTRAOPERATIVELY OVER TIME; WAS NOTICED POST-OP DURING REASSEMBLY. DEVICES HAVE BEEN DISCARDED. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT OR USER HARM. THERE WAS NO SIGNIFICANT DELAY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24957598 ↗MalfunctionApr 22, 2026Break
DROP IN GUIDE HAS BROKEN AND IS UNUSABLE. GUIDE BLOCKS HAVE ALSO BROKEN WHERE THREADS ARE FOR THE SCREW. ISSUE OCCURRED DURING CONTINUED USE INTRAOPERATIVELY OVER TIME; WAS NOTICED POST-OP DURING REASSEMBLY. DEVICES HAVE BEEN DISCARDED. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT OR USER HARM. THERE WAS NO SIGNIFICANT DELAY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24957591 ↗MalfunctionMar 5, 2024Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE THE INSTRUMENTS WERE BROKEN. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THERE WAS A SURGICAL DELAY. PROCEDURE OUTCOME WERE UNKNOWN. NO OTHER INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1)1.8 DRILL GUIDE MEASURING GUIDE BLOCK. THIS IS REPORT 2 OF 2 FOR COMPLAINT. (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18839258 ↗MalfunctionFeb 1, 2024Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility
DEVICE REPORT FROM SYNTHES REPORTS AN EVENT IN CANADA AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2024, THE GUIDE WIRE WAS LOOSE IN THE GUIDE BLOCK FROM USE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES. THIS REPORT INVOLVES ONE 1.8MM DRILL GUIDE WITH MEASURING FOR GUIDE BLOCK. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18624807 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.