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NA 05.001.046Recalls & reported problems

Synthes GmbH · BURR ATTACHMENT-MEDIUM FOR PEN DRIVE · Class 2

Quick summary

This Synthes burr attachment for a powered pen drive has 41 adverse event reports with no deaths and 2 injuries. Most reports describe the device heating up during use, sometimes too hot to touch, along with parts detaching or jamming, vibration, and loss of power. No recalls name this device. Reports fell from 10 in the prior 12 months to 2 in the most recent 12 months.

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Adverse event reports
41
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 41 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10886982128683), received between Mar 3, 2018 and Feb 27, 2026 — classified as 2 injuries, 39 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Excessive Heating” (24 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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Reports received per month

Nov 2023: 0 reportsDec 2023: 1 reportsJan 2024: 0 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 0 reportsApr 2024: 1 reportsMay 2024: 0 reportsJun 2024: 0 reportsJul 2024: 0 reportsAug 2024: 1 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 0 reportsNov 2024: 0 reportsDec 2024: 1 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 1 reportsMar 2025: 1 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 5 reportsJun 2025: 0 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 1 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 1 reportsNov 2025: 1 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 0 reportsFeb 2026: 1 reportsMar 2026: 0 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520265
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Excessive Heating24
  • Detachment of Device or Device Component7
  • Overheating of Device4
  • Vibration4
  • Complete Loss of Power3
  • Mechanical Jam3
  • Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available2
  • Difficult or Delayed Separation2

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions33
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient6
  • Burn(s)2
  • Injury2

Recent adverse event reports

The 25 most recent of 41 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionFeb 27, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PIECE CAME OUT FROM THE INSIDE OF THE BURR ATTACHMENT DEVICE. IT WAS NOTED THAT THE PIECE APPEARS TO BE AN INTERNAL COMPONENT. THERE WAS NO HUMAN PATIENT INVOLVEMENT AS THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED FOR VETERINARY PURPOSES. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THE DEVICE WAS USED IN SURGERY. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF SURGICAL DELAY. 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 24471288 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 25, 2025Premature Separation; Premature Separation

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT BURR ATTACHMENT DEVICE DISENGAGES. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE COULD NOT BE LOCKED. ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, THE DEVICE COUPLING TEST FAILED DUE TO A MALFUNCTION IN THE TOOL¿S LOCKING MECHANISM. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THE DEVICE WAS USED IN SURGERY. IT WAS UNKNOWN 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. HOWEVER, IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE EVENT OCCURRED IN 2025. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23647893 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 29, 2025Device Reprocessing Problem; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Difficult or Delayed Separation; Device Reprocessing Problem; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Difficult or Delayed Separation

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHILE USING THE BURR ATTACHMENT DEVICE, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT IT WAS DIFFICULT TO INSERT ROUND BURR TO ATTACHMENT, DIRT CAME OUT FROM INSIDE AND SMALL BALLS CAME OUT FROM INSIDE. THERE WAS NO HUMAN PATIENT INVOLVEMENT AS THIS DEVICE WAS INTENDED FOR VETERINARY USE ONLY. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WERE ANY DELAYS IN A SURGICAL PROCEDURE OR IF A SPARE DEVICE WAS AVAILABLE. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WERE ANY INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. THE EXACT DATE OF THE EVENT WAS UNKNOWN. HOWEVER, IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE EVENT OCCURRED IN 2025. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23412313 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 25, 2025Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available; Excessive Heating; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available; Excessive Heating

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BURR ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. DURING IN-HOUSE ENGINEERING EVALUATION IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE HAD HEAT, WAS MAKING EXCESSIVE NOISE, AND WAS JAMMED SEIZED. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR CHECK GENERAL FUNCTION IN RUNNING MODE AND CHECK FOR RUN-OUT INSPECTION IN RUNNING MODE. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THE EVENT OCCURRED DURING A SURGICAL PROCEDURE. 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. 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 22889372 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 28, 2025Excessive Heating; Excessive Heating

    THIS IS REPORT 3 OF 4 OF THE SAME EVENT: IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN ORAL SURGICAL PROCEDURE, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT TWO ELECTRIC PEN DRIVE DEVICES AND THE TWO BURR ATTACHMENT DEVICES WERE HEATING UP DURING USE. THE DEVICES BECAME TOO HOT TO TOUCH, WHICH LED THE USER TO DISCONTINUE THEIR USE. THE REPORTER CONFIRMED THAT THE ISSUE WAS NOT RELATED TO INADEQUATE IRRIGATION. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WERE NO DELAYS IN THE SURGICAL PROCEDURE AS SPARE DEVICES WERE AVAILABLE FOR USE. 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 22099711 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 27, 2025Excessive Heating; Excessive Heating

    THIS IS REPORT 3 OF 4 OF THE SAME EVENT: IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN ORAL SURGICAL PROCEDURE, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT TWO ELECTRIC PEN DRIVE DEVICES AND THE TWO BURR ATTACHMENT DEVICES WERE HEATING UP DURING USE. THE DEVICES BECAME TOO HOT TO TOUCH, WHICH LED THE USER TO DISCONTINUE THEIR USE. THE REPORTER CONFIRMED THAT THE ISSUE WAS NOT RELATED TO INADEQUATE IRRIGATION. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WERE NO DELAYS IN THE SURGICAL PROCEDURE AS SPARE DEVICES WERE AVAILABLE FOR USE. 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 22089305 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 27, 2025Excessive Heating; Excessive Heating

    THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 4 OF THE SAME EVENT: IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN ORAL SURGICAL PROCEDURE, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT TWO ELECTRIC PEN DRIVE DEVICES AND THE TWO BURR ATTACHMENT DEVICES WERE HEATING UP DURING USE. THE DEVICES BECAME TOO HOT TO TOUCH, WHICH LED THE USER TO DISCONTINUE THEIR USE. THE REPORTER CONFIRMED THAT THE ISSUE WAS NOT RELATED TO INADEQUATE IRRIGATION. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WERE NO DELAYS IN THE SURGICAL PROCEDURE AS SPARE DEVICES WERE AVAILABLE FOR USE. 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 22089268 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 22, 2025Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method; Excessive Heating; Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method; Excessive Heating

    UPDATED EVENT DESCRIPTION: THIS IS REPORT 3 OF 4 FOR (B)(4). IT WAS REPORTED DURING AN ORAL SURGICAL PROCEDURE IT WAS OBSERVED THAT TWO ELECTRIC PEN DRIVE DEVICES AND THE TWO BURR ATTACHMENT DEVICES WERE HEATING UP DURING USE. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICES WERE TOO HOT TO THE TOUCH. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS A 5-MINUTE DELAY IN THE PROCEDURE DUE TO THE EVENT AND A SPARE HANDPIECE DEVICE WAS AVAILABLE FOR USE, AND THE PROCEDURE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICES WERE PROPERLY INSPECTED. 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 22069742 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 15, 2025Excessive Heating; Excessive Heating

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BURR ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS OVERHEATING. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THE DEVICE WAS USED IN SURGERY. 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 2025. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 22026978 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 4, 2025Material Fragmentation; Complete Loss of Power; Material Fragmentation; Complete Loss of Power

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BURR ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS NOT WORKING AND HAD METAL FRAGMENTS THAT HAD COME OUT OF THE ATTACHMENT. 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. THE DATE OF EVENT WAS UNKNOWN BUT WAS KNOWN TO HAVE OCCURRED IN 2025. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21514421 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 13, 2025Premature Separation; Premature Separation

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BURR ATTACHMENT DEVICE BURR CAME OFF. 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. THE DATE OF EVENT WAS UNKNOWN BUT WAS KNOWN TO HAVE OCCURRED IN 2025. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21375264 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 10, 2024Device-Device Incompatibility; Excessive Heating; Device-Device Incompatibility; Excessive Heating

    IT WAS REPORTED FROM BRAZIL THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE BURR ATTACHMENT DEVICE HAD HEAT AND COMPONENT DAMAGE. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR GENERAL CONDITION. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DEVICE WAS IN POOR CONTACT. 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 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 20898730 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 12, 2024Noise, Audible; Excessive Heating; Noise, Audible; Excessive Heating

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BURR ATTACHMENT DEVICE HAD NOISY BEARINGS AND WAS HEATING 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. THE EXACT DATE OF THE EVENT WAS UNKNOWN. 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 19962759 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 18, 2024Break; Excessive Heating; Break; Excessive Heating

    IT WAS REPORTED FROM AUSTRALIA THAT THE BURR ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS GETTING HOT, AND THE TIPS WERE NOT MEETING. 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 2024. 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 19133929 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 1, 2023Excessive Heating; Difficult or Delayed Separation; Excessive Heating; Difficult or Delayed Separation

    IT WAS REPORTED FROM FRANCE THAT THE BURR ATTACHMENT DEVICE HEATED UP STRONGLY AND QUICKLY, WHICH WAS UNSAFE. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE CUTTER DEVICES WERE VERY DIFFICULT TO INSERT INTO THE TIP OF THE 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. 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 18246687 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 12, 2023Complete Loss of Power; Excessive Heating; Complete Loss of Power; Excessive Heating

    IT WAS REPORTED FROM BRAZIL THAT PRE-PROCEDURE IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS NOT TURNING AND 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. 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 17730862 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 1, 2023Excessive Heating; Excessive Heating

    IT WAS REPORTED FROM GERMANY THAT DURING SERVICE AND REPAIR/PRE-TESTING, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE BURR ATTACHMENT DEVICE DID NOT FUNCTION, WAS HEATING UP, HAD FOREIGN DEBRIS (THE BEARING IN THE HEAD WAS FULL OF BLOOD) CAUSING THE DEVICE TO HEAT UP. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETESTS FOR 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 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 17670478 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 2, 2023Excessive Heating; Excessive Heating

    IT WAS REPORTED BY NETHERLANDS THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE BURR ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS GENERATING HEAT. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR 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 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 17444848 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 19, 2023Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    IT WAS REPORTED FROM JAPAN THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE HAD FRAGMENTS OF PARTS COMING OUT WHEN WASHING. 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. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WERE ANY INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. THE EXACT DATE OF THIS EVENT WAS UNKNOWN BUT WAS NOTED TO HAVE OCCURRED IN 2023. 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 16768871 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 7, 2022Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available; Excessive Heating; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available; Excessive Heating

    IT WAS REPORTED BY (B)(4) THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT BURR ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS GENERATING HEAT. IT WAS FURTHER OBSERVED THAT THE DEVICE WAS MAKING EXCESSIVE NOISE, HAD ILLEGIBLE ETCH, AND DID NOT FUNCTION. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR GENERAL CONDITION, MARKINGS, AND CHECKING 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. 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 14321218 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 29, 2021Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    IT WAS REPORTED FROM (B)(6) THAT THE BURR ATTACHMENT DEVICE INNER PARTS CAME OUT. 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. THE DATE OF EVENT WAS UNKNOWN BUT WAS KNOWN TO HAVE OCCURRED IN 2021. 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 12887708 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 17, 2021Mechanical Jam; Excessive Heating; Mechanical Jam; Excessive Heating

    IT WAS REPORTED FROM (B)(6) THAT THE BURR ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS GETTING HOT WHEN LOCKED. 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 12830491 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 16, 2021Mechanical Jam; Excessive Heating; Mechanical Jam; Excessive Heating

    IT WAS REPORTED FROM (B)(6) THAT THE BURR ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS WARMING UP A LOT AND WAS LOCKED. 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 12820993 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 15, 2021Mechanical Jam; Excessive Heating; Mechanical Jam; Excessive Heating

    IT WAS REPORTED FROM (B)(6) THAT THE BURR ATTACHMENT DEVICE PIECE WAS LOCKED AND WARMING UP A LOT. 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 REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO HARM TO THE OPERATOR OR THE PATIENT. 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 12813289 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 20, 2021Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    IT WAS REPORTED FROM (B)(6) THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE RING TIP PART DROPPED OFF. 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. THE EXACT DATE OF THIS EVENT WAS UNKNOWN BUT WAS NOTED TO HAVE OCCURRED IN 2021. 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 12501591 ↗

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.

  • Z-0681-2017 · Nov 1, 2016 · Terminated
    Synthes 0.76 mm Drill Bit/Stryker J-Latch/with 5mm Stop/44.5 mm Non-Sterile
  • Z-2783-2016 · Jun 24, 2016 · Terminated
    Light Adaptor for Small Battery Drive and Small Battery Drive II.
  • 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-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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