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NA 03.900.002Recalls & reported problems

Synthes GmbH · AO COUPLING EXTENSION SHAFT · 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 10886982080646), received between Jun 17, 2020 and Oct 1, 2024 — classified as 4 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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.

Reports received per month

Nov 2023: 1 reportsDec 2023: 0 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: 1 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

  • Break2
  • Material Twisted/Bent1
  • Use of Device Problem1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
  • Insufficient Information1
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionOct 1, 2024Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2024 THE PIECE LENGTHENING EXTENDER FOR SCREWDRIVER SHAFT BROKE DURING A REMOVAL CASE. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 20344840 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 13, 2023Material Twisted/Bent; Material Twisted/Bent

    DEVICE REPORT FROM CANADA REPORTS AN EVENT AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED VIA FEEDBACK FROM OR STAFF THAT THE T8 DRIVER REQUIRED REPLACING DUE TO DIFFICULTY ENGAGING WITH SCREW HEADS. IT WAS ALSO REPORTED THAT OTHER ITEMS NEEDED TO BE INSPECTED DURING THE SALES REP VISIT. AFTER INSPECTION FROM THE SALES REP WAS COMPLETED, OTHER ITEMS WERE FOUND REQUIRING REPLACEMENT DUE TO THEIR BEING WORN. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT OR PROCEDURE INTERACTION. NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE. THIS REPORT IS FOR AN AO COUPLING EXTENSION SHAFT. THIS IS REPORT 4 OF 7 FOR (B)(4).

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 18123129 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 2, 2023Use of Device Problem; Use of Device Problem

    DEVICE REPORT FROM AUSTRALIA REPORTS AN EVENT AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6)2023 DURING LOAN KIT INSPECTION, THE SPRING WAS FOUND TO BE MISSING FROM THE SCREWDRIVER SHAFT. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT OR PROCEDURE INTERACTION. NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE TO REPORT. THIS REPORT IS FOR AN AO COUPLING EXTENSION SHAFT. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR (B)(4).

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 17853210 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 17, 2020Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN UNKNOWN REVISION/REMOVAL PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE THE AO COUPLING EXTENSION SHAFT BROKE OFF. NO FURTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED. THIS COMPLAINT IS FOR ONE (1) AO COUPLING EXTENSION SHAFT. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR COMPLAINT (B)(4).

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 10163127 ↗

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