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NA 05.001.201Recalls & reported problems

Synthes GmbH · BATTERY HANDPIECE/MODULAR FOR TRAUMA RECON SYSTEM · Class 1

Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Quick summary

This Synthes battery handpiece is a powered surgical tool for trauma and reconstruction surgery. Many reports describe a trigger that sticks, sudden loss of power, and mechanical jams, and some mention overheating or unusual noise. The records include 1,927 reports, 5 injuries and no deaths, and no recalls name this device.

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Adverse event reports
1,902
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
6
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1,902 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10886982129611), received between Nov 21, 2017 and Sep 30, 2026 — classified as 6 injuries, 1,896 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Physical Resistance/Sticking” (1,135 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: 23 reportsDec 2023: 13 reportsJan 2024: 17 reportsFeb 2024: 20 reportsMar 2024: 15 reportsApr 2024: 12 reportsMay 2024: 15 reportsJun 2024: 23 reportsJul 2024: 13 reportsAug 2024: 12 reportsSep 2024: 29 reportsOct 2024: 18 reportsNov 2024: 19 reportsDec 2024: 9 reportsJan 2025: 18 reportsFeb 2025: 11 reportsMar 2025: 15 reportsApr 2025: 18 reportsMay 2025: 14 reportsJun 2025: 17 reportsJul 2025: 15 reportsAug 2025: 23 reportsSep 2025: 14 reportsOct 2025: 10 reportsNov 2025: 12 reportsDec 2025: 16 reportsJan 2026: 22 reportsFeb 2026: 14 reportsMar 2026: 16 reportsApr 2026: 18 reportsMay 2026: 10 reportsJun 2026: 14 reportsJul 2026: 2 reportsAug 2026: 1 reportsSep 2026: 7 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports20242025202629
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Physical Resistance/Sticking1,135
  • Complete Loss of Power454
  • Mechanical Jam179
  • Excessive Heating156
  • Noise, Audible150
  • Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available133
  • Unintended System Motion101
  • Intermittent Loss of Power78

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1,357
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient437
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient105
  • Unspecified Tissue Injury3
  • Blood Loss1
  • Burn(s)1
  • No Patient Involvement1
  • Pain1

Recent adverse event reports

The 25 most recent of 1,902 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Physical Resistance/Sticking

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50950440 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Physical Resistance/Sticking; Complete Loss of Power

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50938377 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Physical Resistance/Sticking; Complete Loss of Power

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50903389 ↗
  • InjurySep 22, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    Patient problems: Pain; Unspecified Tissue Injury

    MAUDE report 50859834 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 22, 2026Physical Resistance/Sticking; Complete Loss of Power

    It was reported that during service and evaluation, it was determined that the battery handpiece device had a sticky trigger, failed the leak tightness test, the K-wire could not be inserted, the device would not hold/secure the battery, the housing was cracked/damaged, and the device had component damage. It was further determined that the device failed pretest for General condition, Leakage Test, Check the cannulation of the handpiece, Check for sticky triggers, Check the roundness of the housing, and Check falling out protection. It was noted in the service order that prior to an unspecified surgical procedure it was observed that the device did not work anymore. This event did not occur during a surgical procedure. 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 50858026 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 1, 2026Excessive Heating

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50546711 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 1, 2026Device-Device Incompatibility

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50545589 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 28, 2026Physical Resistance/Sticking

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50499915 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 1, 2026Physical Resistance/Sticking

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE BATTERY HANDPIECE DEVICE HAD A STICKY TRIGGER, CRACKED/DAMAGED HOUSING, FAILED THE LEAK TIGHTNESS TEST, WOULD NOT RUN, AND THE ETCHING WAS ILLEGIBLE. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR GENERAL CONDITION, MARKINGS, LEAKAGE TEST USING BUBBLE EMISSION TECHNIQUE, CHECK FOR MECHANICAL FREE MOVING, CHECK FOR STICKY TRIGGERS, CHECK ROUNDNESS OF HOUSING, CHECK FITTING OF THE LID, CHECK FOR WEAR ON HOUSING, AND CHECK GENERAL FUNCTION OF DEVICE. 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 2026. 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 25681407 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 1, 2026Excessive Heating

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT PRIOR TO SURGERY, THE BATTERY HANDPIECE/MODULAR FOR TRS DEVICE WAS OVERHEATING. THIS EVENT DID NOT OCCUR DURING SURGERY. THERE WAS NO DELAY TO THE PROCEDURE. 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 25681090 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 30, 2026Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE BATTERY HANDPIECE/MODULAR FOR TRS DEVICE TRIGGER MOVING PARTS DID NOT MOVE SMOOTHLY. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DEVICE WAS NOT WORKING. 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 25670010 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 26, 2026Physical Resistance/Sticking; Complete Loss of Power

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE BATTERY HANDPIECE/MODULAR FOR TRS DEVICE TRIGGER WAS STICKY. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DEVICE WAS NOT WORKING. 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 25641184 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 26, 2026Physical Resistance/Sticking; Complete Loss of Power

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE [BATTERY HANDPIECE/MODULAR FOR TRS DEVICE TRIGGER WAS STICKY. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DEVICE WAS NOT WORKING. 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 25641017 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 23, 2026Mechanical Jam; Physical Resistance/Sticking

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE BATTERY HANDPIECE DEVICE HAD A STICKY TRIGGER, THE DEVICE FAILED THE LEAK TIGHTNESS TEST AND WOULD NOT RUN. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR LEAKAGE TEST USING BUBBLE EMISSION TECHNIQUE, CHECK FOR MECHANICAL FREE MOVING, AND CHECK FOR STICKY TRIGGERS, AND CHECK GENERAL FUNCTION OF DEVICE. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE SWITCH WAS GETTING STUCK. 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 2026. 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 25599543 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 22, 2026Physical Resistance/Sticking

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE BATTERY HANDPIECE DEVICE HAD A STICKY TRIGGER, THE HOUSING WAS CRACKED/DAMAGED, FAILED THE LEAK TIGHTNESS TEST, AND WOULD NOT RUN. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR GENERAL CONDITION, LEAKAGE TEST USING BUBBLE EMISSION TECHNIQUE, CHECK FOR MECHANICAL FREE MOVING, CHECK FOR STICKY TRIGGER, CHECK ROUNDNESS OF THE HOUSING, CHECK FALLING OUT PROTECTION, CHECK FITTING OF THE LID, CHECK FOR WEAR ON THE HOUSING, AND CHECK GENERAL FUNCTION OF THE DEVICE. 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 2026. 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 25578926 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 22, 2026Physical Resistance/Sticking

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE BATTERY HANDPIECE DEVICE HAD MOVING PARTS DO NOT MOVE SMOOTHLY - TRIGGER. 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 25576995 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 19, 2026Physical Resistance/Sticking

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE BATTERY HANDPIECE/MODULAR DEVICE HAD A STICKY TRIGGER. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DEVICE HAD AN UNDETERMINED MALFUNCTION. 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 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 25563783 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 19, 2026Device-Device Incompatibility; Physical Resistance/Sticking

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TRIGGER OF THE BATTERY HANDPIECE/MODULAR DEVICE WAS BLOCKED. THE BATTERY LID DID NOT LOCK. 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. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 25563377 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 16, 2026Unintended System Motion

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BATTERY HANDPIECE DEVICE WOULD SOMETIMES TURN ON ON ITS OWN. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE REPORTER. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THE DEVICE WAS USED IN SURGERY. 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 25517695 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 12, 2026Physical Resistance/Sticking; Complete Loss of Power

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE BATTERY HANDPIECE DEVICE FAILED THE LEAK TIGHTNESS TEST, HAD A STICKY TRIGGER, THE HOUSING WAS DEFORMED/BENT, AND THE DEVICE WOULD NOT HOLD/SECURE THE BATTERY. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR GENERAL CONDITION, LEAKAGE TEST USING BUBBLE EMISSION TECHNIQUE, CHECK FOR STICKY TRIGGERS, CHECK ROUNDNESS OF HOUSING, CHECK FALLING OUT PROTECTION, AND CHECK FOR WEAR ON HOUSING. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT PRIOR TO AN UNSPECIFIED SURGICAL PROCEDURE IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE DEVICE DID NOT WORK ANYMORE. 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. 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 25483829 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 8, 2026Physical Resistance/Sticking; Complete Loss of Power

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE BATTERY HANDPIECE DEVICE FAILED THE LEAK TIGHTNESS TEST, HAD A STICKY TRIGGER, AND THE COLOR BAND WAS CHIPPING/FADING. IT WAS NOTED THAT THE MOTOR DID NOT WORK. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR GENERAL CONDITION, LEAKAGE TEST USING BUBBLE EMISSION TECHNIQUE, AND CHECK FOR STICKY TRIGGERS. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DEVICE DID NOT WORK ANYMORE. 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. 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 25435800 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 8, 2026Physical Resistance/Sticking; Complete Loss of Power

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE BATTERY HANDPIECE/MODULAR FOR TRS DEVICE TRIGGER WAS STICKY. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DEVICE WAS NOT WORKING. 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 25434084 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 3, 2026Physical Resistance/Sticking; Complete Loss of Power

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE BATTERY HANDPIECE DEVICE HAD A STICKY TRIGGER, FAILED THE LEAK TIGHTNESS TEST, AND WOULD NOT RUN. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR LEAKAGE TEST USING BUBBLE EMISSION TECHNIQUE, CHECK FOR STICKY TRIGGERS, AND CHECK GENERAL FUNCTION OF DEVICE. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DEVICE WAS NOT WORKING. 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 2026. 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 25382286 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 1, 2026Physical Resistance/Sticking; Complete Loss of Power

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION; IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE BATTERY HANDPIECE DEVICE HAD A STICKY TRIGGER. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DEVICE WAS NOT WORKING. 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 25351810 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 28, 2026Physical Resistance/Sticking; Complete Loss of Power

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE BATTERY HANDPIECE/MODULAR FOR TRS DEVICE TRIGGER WAS STICKY. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DEVICE WAS NOT WORKING. 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 25323088 ↗

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