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NA 05.001.055Recalls & reported problems

Synthes GmbH · BURR ATTACHMENT-XXLONG ANGLED FOR PEN DRIVE · Class 2

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

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 10886982128829), received between May 17, 2023 and May 17, 2023 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Complete Loss of Power” (1 report).

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.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Complete Loss of Power1
  • Excessive Heating1

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.

  • MalfunctionMay 17, 2023Complete Loss of Power; Excessive Heating; Complete Loss of Power; Excessive Heating

    IT WAS REPORTED BY RUSSIA THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE PRODUCED HEAT, EXCESSIVE NOISE AND DID NOT FUNCTION. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR FUNCTION TEST. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DEVICE DID NOT WORK. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WERE NO DELAYS TO THE SURGICAL PROCEDURE. 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 AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 16946110 ↗

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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