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NA 05.001.039Recalls & reported problems

Synthes GmbH · SAGITTAL SAW ATTACHMENT FOR PEN DRIVE · Class 2

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

Quick summary

This Synthes sagittal saw attachment for the pen drive is a surgical cutting blade used during operations. Across 50 reports, the most recent ones describe the attachment getting hot, sometimes hot enough that it stopped working or lost power mid-procedure, and in a few cases parts coming loose; most reports say nothing happened to the patient. There are no deaths and 1 injury, and no recalls name this device.

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Adverse event reports
50
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 50 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10886982128553), received between Nov 28, 2017 and Aug 17, 2026 — classified as 1 injury, 49 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Excessive Heating” (31 reports).

6 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K043310); they may or may not involve this specific model.

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: 2 reportsDec 2023: 1 reportsJan 2024: 0 reportsFeb 2024: 1 reportsMar 2024: 1 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: 1 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 1 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 0 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 0 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 1 reportsNov 2025: 0 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 1 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 0 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 1 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520262
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Excessive Heating31
  • Complete Loss of Power12
  • Overheating of Device10
  • Vibration5
  • Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available3
  • Detachment of Device or Device Component3
  • Component Missing1
  • Device Operates Differently Than Expected1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions31
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient12
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient5
  • Burn(s)1
  • Not Applicable1

Recent adverse event reports

The 25 most recent of 50 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionAug 17, 2026Excessive Heating

    It was reported that during service and evaluation, it was determined that the SAGITTAL SAW ATTACHMENT FOR PEN DRIVE device had heat. There were no reports of injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization. The exact date of the event was unknown. However, it was reported that the event occurred in 2026. All available information has been disclosed.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50276663 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 12, 2026Complete Loss of Power; Excessive Heating

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE SAGITTAL SAW ATTACHMENT DEVICE PRODUCED HEAT. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT DURING PRE-SURGERY, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE DEVICE DID NOT WORK ANYMORE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. THE EXACT DATE OF THE EVENT WAS UNKNOWN. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24036689 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 20, 2025Excessive Heating; Excessive Heating

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE SAGITTAL SAW ATTACHMENT DEVICE HAD A COSMETIC DAMAGED MARKER (E) AND HEAT BEARINGS. THIS EVENT DID NOT OCCUR DURING SURGERY. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION, OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. THE EXACT DATE OF THE EVENT WAS NOT REPORTED, HOWEVER, IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE EVENT OCCURRED IN 2025. AL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23340472 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 24, 2025Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available; Excessive Heating; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available; Excessive Heating

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN UNSPECIFIED SURGICAL PROCEDURE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE SAGITTAL SAW ATTACHMENT DEVICE HEATED UP DURING LONG OPERATIONS AND THE USER LOST POWER WITH THIS TIP. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WERE ANY DELAYS TO THE SURGICAL PROCEDURE. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF A SPARE DEVICE WAS AVAILABLE FOR USE. THERE WAS PATIENT INVOLVEMENT REPORTED. 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 21676325 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 31, 2025Excessive Heating; Excessive Heating

    THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 2 OF THE SAME EVENT: IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN UNSPECIFIED SURGICAL PROCEDURE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE SAGITTAL SAW ATTACHMENT DEVICE AND THE ELECTRIC PEN DRIVE DEVICE BECAME VERY HOT WHILE BEING USED TOGETHER WITH THE HAND SWITCH DEVICE. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WERE ANY DELAYS TO THE SURGICAL PROCEDURE OR IF A SPARE DEVICE WAS AVAILABLE FOR USE. THERE WAS PATIENT INVOLVEMENT REPORTED. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21282846 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 7, 2024Excessive Heating; Excessive Heating

    IT WAS REPORTED FROM FRANCE THAT THE SAGITTAL SAW ATTACHMENT DEVICE HEATED UP. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THE DEVICE WAS USED IN SURGERY, OR IF THERE WAS PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WERE ANY DELAYS IN THE SURGICAL PROCEDURE, OR IF A SPARE DEVICE WAS AVAILABLE FOR USE. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WERE ANY INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 18855837 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 26, 2024Excessive Heating; Excessive Heating

    IT WAS REPORTED FROM NETHERLANDS THAT DURING SERVICE AND REPAIR/PRE-TESTING, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE SAGITTAL SAW ATTACHMENT DEVICE HEATED UP AND THE MOVING PARTS DID NOT MOVE SMOOTHLY. THE DEVICE ALSO FAILED PRETESTS FOR CHECK VERSION OF COVER NUT AND CHECK GENERAL FUNCTION IN RUNNING MODE. THIS EVENT DID NOT OCCUR DURING SURGERY. 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 2024. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 18777529 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 5, 2023Complete Loss of Power; Excessive Heating; Complete Loss of Power; Excessive Heating

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS OVERHEATING AND WOULD NOT WORK. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THE EVENT OCCURRED DURING A SURGICAL PROCEDURE. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WAS A DELAY TO A PLANNED PROCEDURE. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WAS A SPARE DEVICE AVAILABLE FOR USE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT REPORTED. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION, OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. THE EXACT DATE OF THE EVENT WAS NOT REPORTED. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 18269153 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 30, 2023Complete Loss of Power; Excessive Heating; Complete Loss of Power; Excessive Heating

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SAGITTAL SAW ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS OBSERVED TO OVERHEAT WHEN WORKING AND DID NOT WORK IN THE OPERATION ROOM. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THE DEVICE WAS USED IN SURGERY, OR IF THERE WAS PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WERE ANY DELAYS IN A SURGICAL PROCEDURE OR IF A SPARE DEVICE WAS AVAILABLE FOR USE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. THE EXACT DATE OF THE EVENT WAS UNKNOWN. 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 18236358 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 15, 2023Excessive Heating; Excessive Heating

    THIS IS REPORT 2 OF 5 FOR THE SAME EVENT. IT WAS REPORTED FROM AUSTRALIA THAT DURING AN UNSPECIFIED SURGICAL PROCEDURE, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE ONE (X1) HANDPIECE DEVICE AND FOUR (X4)ATTACHMENT DEVICES WERE HEATING UP AND VERY HOT. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WERE ANY DELAYS IN THE SURGICAL PROCEDURE OR WHETHER A SPARE DEVICE WAS AVAILABLE FOR USE. THERE WAS PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 18140473 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 23, 2023Component Missing; Component Missing

    IT WAS REPORTED FROM CANADA THAT DURING AN UNSPECIFIED SURGICAL PROCEDURE, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE SAGITTAL SAW ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS MISSING A PART. THERE WERE NO DELAYS IN THE SURGICAL PROCEDURE. IT WAS UNKNOWN IF A SPARE DEVICE WAS AVAILABLE FOR USE. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY. IT WAS UNKNOWN IF THERE WERE FRAGMENTS GENERATED. THERE WAS PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. THE DATE OF EVENT WAS UNKNOWN BUT WAS KNOWN TO HAVE OCCURRED IN 2023. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 17988054 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 3, 2023Excessive Heating; Excessive Heating

    IT WAS REPORTED FROM COLOMBIA THAT THE SAGITTAL SAW ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS GENERATING HEAT. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THE DEVICE WAS USED IN SURGERY, OR IF THERE WAS PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WERE ANY DELAYS IN A SURGICAL PROCEDURE OR IF A SPARE DEVICE WAS AVAILABLE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. THE EXACT DATE OF THE EVENT WAS UNKNOWN. HOWEVER, IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE EVENT OCCURRED IN 2023. 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 17456244 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 26, 2023Excessive Heating; Excessive Heating

    IT WAS REPORTED FROM NORWAY THAT THE SAGITTAL SAW ATTACHMENT DEVICE BECAME VERY WARM. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THE DEVICE WAS USED IN SURGERY, OR IF THERE WAS PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WERE ANY DELAYS IN A SURGICAL PROCEDURE OR IF A SPARE DEVICE WAS AVAILABLE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. THE EXACT DATE OF THE EVENT WAS UNKNOWN. HOWEVER, IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE EVENT OCCURRED IN 2023. 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 17196976 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 15, 2023Complete Loss of Power; Excessive Heating; Complete Loss of Power; Excessive Heating

    IT WAS REPORTED FROM RUSSIA THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS WORN, WAS MAKING EXCESSIVE NOISE, AND HAD HEAT. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR GENERAL CONDITION AND CHECK GENERAL FUNCTION IN RUNNING MODE. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE EQUIPMENT DID NOT WORK. THIS EVENT DID NOT OCCUR DURING SURGERY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. 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 WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 17135068 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 13, 2023Complete Loss of Power; Excessive Heating; Complete Loss of Power; Excessive Heating

    IT WAS REPORTED FROM RUSSIA, THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATIO. IT WAS DETERMINED, THAT THE SAGITTAL SAW ATTACHMENT DEVICE HAD COSMETIC DAMAGE, WAS WORN. THE ETCHING WAS ILLEGIBLE AND WORN, MADE EXCESSIVE NOISE AND HEATED UP. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED, THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETESTS FOR GENERAL CONDITION AND MARKINGS. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER, THAT THE DEVICE DID NOT WORK. THIS EVENT DID NOT OCCUR DURING SURGERY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. 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 WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 17116848 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 24, 2023Complete Loss of Power; Excessive Heating; Complete Loss of Power; Excessive Heating

    IT WAS REPORTED FROM RUSSIA THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE ETCHING WAS WORN AND ILLEGIBLE, WAS MAKING EXCESSIVE NOISE, AND HAD HEAT. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR GENERAL FUNCTION IN RUNNING MODE, AND MARKINGS. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE EQUIPMENT DID NOT WORK. THIS EVENT DID NOT OCCUR DURING SURGERY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. 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 WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 16798290 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 30, 2023Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available; Excessive Heating; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available; Excessive Heating

    IT WAS REPORTED FROM NETHERLANDS THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE SAGITTAL SAW ATTACHMENT DEVICE COUPLING WAS WORN, HEATED UP, THE MOVING PARTS DID NOT MOVE SMOOTHLY AND WAS MISSING COMPONENTS. IT WAS ALSO OBSERVED THAT THE DEVICE CLUTCH WAS WORN, THE ATTACHMENT WAS MISSING SEVERAL UPDATES AND WAS GETTING VERY HOT, IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETESTS FOR GENERAL CONDITION, CONVERSION OF COVER NUT, GENERAL FUNCTION IN RUNNING MODE AND OSCILLATION FREQUENCY WITH FREQUENCY METER. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DEVICE WAS DEFECTIVE. THIS EVENT DID NOT OCCUR DURING SURGERY. 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 2023. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 16644751 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 17, 2023Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available; Excessive Heating; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available; Excessive Heating

    IT WAS REPORTED BY NETHERLANDS THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE SAGITTAL SAW ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS GENERATING HEAT. IT WAS FURTHER OBSERVED THAT THE DEVICE HAD CORROSION/RUSTING/PITTING AND DAMAGED MECHANICS. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR CHECK GENERAL FUNCTION IN RUNNING MODE. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DEVICE HAD AN UNDETERMINED MALFUNCTION. THIS EVENT DID NOT OCCUR DURING SURGERY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. THE EXACT DATE OF THE EVENT WAS UNKNOWN. HOWEVER, IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE EVENT OCCURRED IN 2023. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 16564336 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 19, 2022Complete Loss of Power; Excessive Heating; Complete Loss of Power; Excessive Heating

    IT WAS REPORTED DURING PRE-SURGERY THAT THE SAW ATTACHMENT DEVICE DID NOT WORK AND GETS HOT. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THE DEVICE WAS USED IN SURGERY, OR IF THERE WAS PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. IT WAS REPORTED THERE WERE NO DELAYS IN A SURGICAL PROCEDURE. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE EXACT DATE OF THIS EVENT WAS UNKNOWN. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 15631483 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 8, 2022Vibration; Premature Separation; Vibration; Premature Separation

    IT WAS REPORTED FROM FRANCE THAT THE BLADE DEVICES WOULD COME OFF THE SAW ATTACHMENT DEVICE FROM VIBRATIONS. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THE EVENT OCCURRED DURING A SURGICAL PROCEDURE. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WAS A DELAY TO A PLANNED PROCEDURE. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WAS A SPARE DEVICE AVAILABLE FOR USE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT REPORTED. 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 WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 14631158 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 8, 2022Excessive Heating; Excessive Heating

    IT WAS REPORTED BY NETHERLANDS THAT DURING SERVICE AND REPAIR PRETESTING, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE SAGITTAL SAW ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS OVERHEATING. THIS EVENT DID NOT OCCUR DURING SURGERY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. THE EXACT DATE OF THE EVENT WAS UNKNOWN. HOWEVER, IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE EVENT OCCURRED IN 2022. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 14630627 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 10, 2022Excessive Heating; Excessive Heating

    IT WAS REPORTED FROM (B)(6) THAT THE SAGITTAL SAW ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS HEATING UP WHILE IN USE WITH AN ELECTRIC PEN DRIVE DEVICE. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THE DEVICE WAS USED IN SURGERY, OR IF THERE WAS PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WERE ANY DELAYS IN A SURGICAL PROCEDURE OR IF A SPARE DEVICE WAS AVAILABLE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. THE EXACT DATE OF THE EVENT WAS UNKNOWN. 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 14344640 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 8, 2022Complete Loss of Power; Excessive Heating; Complete Loss of Power; Excessive Heating

    IT WAS REPORTED FROM (B)(6) THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE HAD MOVING PARTS THAT DID NOT MOVE SMOOTHLY, HEAT, WAS MAKING EXCESSIVE NOISE, AND WAS WORN. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR CHECK OSCILLATION FREQUENCY, AND GENERAL CONDITION. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE EQUIPMENT DID NOT WORK. THIS EVENT DID NOT OCCUR DURING SURGERY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. 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 WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 14056647 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 3, 2022Excessive Heating; Excessive Heating

    IT WAS REPORTED FROM (B)(6) THAT POST PROCEDURE IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS OVERHEATING. THIS EVENT DID NOT OCCUR DURING SURGERY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION, OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. THE EXACT DATE OF THE EVENT WAS NOT REPORTED, HOWEVER, IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE EVENT OCCURRED IN 2022. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 13444056 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 1, 2021Complete Loss of Power; Excessive Heating; Complete Loss of Power; Excessive Heating

    IT WAS REPORTED BY (B)(6) THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE SAGITTAL SAW ATTACHMENT DEVICE MADE EXCESSIVE NOISE, GENERATED HEAT, HAD A CORRODED BEARING, AND THE MOVING PARTS DID NOT MOVE SMOOTHLY. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR CHECK OF FREE MOVING AND CHECK FREQUENCY. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DEVICE DID NOT WORK. IT WAS REPORTED THERE WERE NO DELAYS TO THE SURGICAL PROCEDURE AND THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED AS INTENDED. THIS EVENT DID NOT OCCUR DURING SURGERY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. 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 WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 12912162 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K043310. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

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  • Z-2784-2016 · Jun 24, 2016 · Terminated
    Adaptor for Small Battery Drive and Small Battery Drive II. Product Usage: The Light Adaptor for Small Battery Drive (SBD) /Small Battery Drive II (SBD II) is designed for use in
  • Z-2783-2016 · Jun 24, 2016 · Terminated
    Light Adaptor for Small Battery Drive and Small Battery Drive II.
  • Z-2199-2016 · May 31, 2016 · Terminated
    Part # 313.250, 1.1mm Drill Bit, Mini QC with 4mm Stop/44.5mm, lot # 4326989, mfg. 9/28/2001 Product Usage: The DePuy Synthes MR Safe Instruments and MR conditional Instruments ar
  • Z-1313-2015 · Dec 19, 2014 · Terminated
    Synthes Electric Pen Drive (EPD) System, The Synthes Electric Pen Drive is indicated for screw insertion, pin and wire replacement, cutting of bone and metal, drilling, decorticati
  • Z-0615-2014 · Apr 15, 2013 · Terminated
    Synthes Hand Switch - Electric Pen Drive, Part Number 05.001.012 The Synthes Electric Pen Drive is indicated for screw insertion, pin and wire replacement, cutting of bone and met

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