NA 05.001.205Recalls & reported problems
Synthes GmbH · AO QUICK COUPLING F/DRILL BITS FOR TRAUMA RECON SYSTEM · Class 1
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
Quick summary
This Synthes AO quick coupling is a drill-bit attachment used in trauma surgery kits. Reports mostly describe it freezing or failing to rotate, sometimes with power loss, noise or heating. There are 103 adverse event reports, no deaths and no injuries. No recalls name this device. Reports fell from 14 to 5 in the most recent 12 months.
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- Adverse event reports
- 103
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 103 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10886982129697), received between Nov 29, 2017 and Mar 25, 2026 — classified as 103 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Mechanical Jam” (75 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 18, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Mechanical Jam75
- Complete Loss of Power61
- Excessive Heating14
- Device Markings/Labelling Problem4
- Noise, Audible4
- Leak/Splash3
- Premature Separation3
- Overheating of Device2
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions98
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient3
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient2
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 103 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionMar 25, 2026Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE AO QUICK COUPLING DEVICE WAS FROZEN/WOULD NOT MOVE. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DRILL ATTACHMENT WAS NOT WORKING. ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, THEY USED THE DRILL ATTACHMENT THEN SENT IT TO STERILIZATION AND THE NEXT CASE THE ATTACHMENT WAS NOT WORKING AT ALL. 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 (B)(6) 2026. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24685743 ↗MalfunctionFeb 23, 2026Device Markings/Labelling Problem; Noise, Audible
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE QUICK COUPLING DEVICE HAD COSMETIC DAMAGE AND WAS FROZEN/WILL NOT MOVE. IT WAS NOTED THAT THE MARKINGS WERE FADED, THE COLOR LABELPEELED OFF, AND THE DEVICE DOES NOT WORK. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FA ILED PRETEST FOR MARKINGS AND CHECK GENERAL FUNCTION IN RUNNING MODE. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DEVICE WAS EMITTING AN ABNORMAL NOISE. 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 24414463 ↗MalfunctionDec 24, 2025Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power; Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE QUICK COUPLING DEVICE WAS FROZEN/WOULD NOT MOVE. 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. 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 23887805 ↗MalfunctionNov 21, 2025Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power; Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE QUICK COUPLING DEVICE WAS FROZEN/WOULD NOT MOVE. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE HAD COSMETIC DAMAGE. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR MARKINGS AND CHECK GENERAL FUNCTION IN RUNNING MODE. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DEVICE DID NOT WORK. 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 2025. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23616322 ↗MalfunctionNov 5, 2025Mechanical Jam; Difficult or Delayed Separation; Mechanical Jam; Difficult or Delayed Separation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE QUICK COUPLING DEVICE WAS FROZEN/WOULD NOT MOVE. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE HAD COSMETIC DAMAGE AND THE ETCHING ON THE LABELING WAS ILLEGIBLE. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR GENERAL CONDITION, MARKINGS AND CHECK GENERAL FUNCTION IN RUNNING MODE. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DEVICE WAS DIFFICULT TO ENGAGE IN THE ATTACHMENT AND DID NOT MOVE SMOOTHLY. 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 2025. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23478310 ↗MalfunctionOct 29, 2025Mechanical Jam; Mechanical Jam
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE QUICK COUPLING DEVICE DID NOT ROTATE. 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.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23412585 ↗MalfunctionOct 22, 2025Mechanical Jam; Mechanical Jam
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE QUICK COUPLING DEVICE DID NOT ROTATE AFTER BEING CLICKED INTO THE HANDPIECE DEVICE. 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 23356669 ↗MalfunctionSep 18, 2025Mechanical Jam; Mechanical Jam
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE AO QUICK COUPLING DEVICE DOES NOT ROTATE ANYMORE. IT WAS UNKNOWN WHEN THE EVENT OCCURRED. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF 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 23084795 ↗MalfunctionSep 5, 2025Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power; Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power
IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE QUICK COUPLING DEVICE DID NOT ROTATE. DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE WAS FROZEN/WOULD NOT MOVE. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE HAD COSMETIC DAMAGE. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR GENERAL CONDITION, MARKINGS AND CHECK GENERAL FUNCTION IN RUNNING MODE. 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 2025. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22977025 ↗MalfunctionAug 29, 2025Complete Loss of Power; Complete Loss of Power
THE DEVICE 05.001.205 WAS SUBMITTED FROM AFFILIATE IN KOREA, SOUTH AND FOLLOWING CONDITION WERE REPORTED: NOT WORKING. THE EVENT INVOLVED 1 DEVICE. THE MALFUNCTION HAS BEEN REPORTED TO HAVE OCCURRED DURING: POST-OP. REPORTED INJURIES: PATIENT STATUS/ OUTCOME / CONSEQUENCES - NO, SURGERY DELAY: NO REPORT OF SURGERY DELAY HAS BEEN MADE AT THIS TIME MEDICAL INTERVENTION: NO REPORT OF MEDICAL INTERVENTION HAS BEEN MADE AT THIS TIME OTHER INFORMATION ON THE SURGERY/EVENT: NO OTHER SURGERY RELATED INFORMATION HAS BEEN MADE AT THIS TIME. IF ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECAME AVAILABLE, THE NOTE SECTION WILL BE UPDATED ACCORDINGLY. PRODUCTS REPORTED UNDER (B)(4) NEEDS TO BE RETURNED TO THE RESPECTIVE ANALYSIS SITE FOR THE SERVICE TO BE PERFORMED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22921891 ↗MalfunctionAug 21, 2025Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power; Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SMALL BATTERY DRIVE DEVICE MAIN UNIT WAS NOT WORKING. IT WAS UNKNOWN WHEN THE EVENT OCCURRED. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF DELAYS TO A SURGICAL PROCEDURE. DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE MECHANICS SEIZED, WAS FROZEN/WOULD NOT MOVE, HAD COSMETIC DAMAGE AND THE LABELING ETCHING WAS ILLEGIBLE. THE DEVICE ALSO FAILED PRETESTS FOR GENERAL CONDITION, MARKING AND LABELING, CHECK PINS LENGTH OF HANDPIECE COUPLING, CHECK FOR MECHANICAL FREE MOVEMENT AND CHECK GENERAL FUNCTION IN RUNNING MODE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF 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 22864262 ↗MalfunctionJun 11, 2025Excessive Heating; Excessive Heating
THIS IS REPORT 3 OF 4 FOR THE SAME EVENT. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BATTERY HANDPIECE DEVICE, CHUCK DEVICE, AND TWO (X2) QUICK COUPLING DEVICES HAVE HEAT WHILE IN USE. 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 FOR USE. THE EXACT DATE OF THIS EVENT WAS UNKNOWN BUT WAS NOTED TO HAVE OCCURRED IN 2025. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WERE ANY INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22187345 ↗MalfunctionApr 21, 2025Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power; Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE AO QUICK COUPLING DEVICE HAD COSMETIC DAMAGE, THE MECHANICS SEIZED, WAS FROZEN/WOULD NOT MOVE AND THE ETCHING WAS ILLEGIBLE. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETESTS FOR MARKING AND LABELING, CHECK FOR MECHANICAL FREE MOVEMENT AND CHECK GENERAL FUNCTION IN RUNNING MODE. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DEVICE DOES NOT WORK. THIS EVENT DID NOT OCCUR DURING SURGERY. 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 21875967 ↗MalfunctionMar 21, 2025Complete Loss of Power; Complete Loss of Power
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE QUICK COUPLING DEVICE WAS FROZEN/WOULD NOT MOVE, HAD COSMETIC DAMAGE (SCRATCHES, COLOR LABEL PEELED OFF), SHAFT DID NOT MOVE AND DID NOT WORK. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR GENERAL CONDITION, MARKING AND LABELING, CHECK FOR MECHANICAL FREE MOVEMENT AND CHECK GENERAL FUNCTION IN THE RUNNING MODE. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DEVICE DID NOT ROTATE. 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 2025. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21663734 ↗MalfunctionMar 18, 2025Complete Loss of Power; Excessive Heating; Complete Loss of Power; Excessive Heating
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE QUICK COUPLING FOR DRILL BITS DEVICE PRODUCED HEAT. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR CHECK GENERAL FUNCTION IN RUNNING MODE. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT DURING PRE-SURGERY, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE DEVICE WAS NOT WORKING. 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.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21629842 ↗MalfunctionMar 4, 2025Excessive Heating; Excessive Heating
THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 2 FOR (B)(4). IT WAS REPORTED THAT AN UNKNOWN HANDPIECE DEVICE BECAME HOT WHEN USED WITH THE QUICK COUPLING ATTACHMENT DEVICE. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THE EVENT OCCURRED DURING A SURGICAL PROCEDURE. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE HANDPIECE WAS NOT GETTING HOT WHEN USED WITH OTHER ATTACHMENT DEVICES. 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 21514080 ↗MalfunctionFeb 21, 2025Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power; Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE QUICK COUPLING DEVICE WAS FROZEN/WOULD NOT MOVE AND DID NOT FUNCTION. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR CHECK FOR MECHANICAL FREE MOVEMENT AND CHECK GENERAL FUNCTION IN THE RUNNING MODE. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DEVICE WAS NOT WORKING. 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 2025. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21432990 ↗MalfunctionJan 14, 2025Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power; Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE QUICK COUPLING DEVICE WAS FROZEN/WOULD NOT MOVE. IT WAS FURTHER OBSERVED THAT THE DEVICE HAD COSMETIC DAMAGE, AND COSMETIC DAMAGE DUE TO WORN ETCH. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR GENERAL CONDITION, MARKING & LABELING, CHECK FOR MECHANICAL FREE MOVEMENT, AND CHECK GENERAL FUNCTION IN RUNNING MODE. 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. THE EXACT DATE OF THE EVENT WAS UNKNOWN. HOWEVER, IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE EVENT OCCURRED IN 2024. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21148138 ↗MalfunctionDec 5, 2024Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power; Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE AO QUICK COUPLING FOR DRILL BITS DEVICE WAS FROZEN/WOULD NOT MOVE, COUPLING CANNOT ENGAGE ATTACHMENT AND DOES NOT FUNCTION. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETESTS FOR CHECK THE TOOL COUPLING, CHECK FOR MECHANICAL FREE MOVEMENT AND CHECK GENERAL FUNCTION IN RUNNING MODE. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DEVICE WAS NOT WORKING. 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.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20853427 ↗MalfunctionOct 22, 2024Device Markings/Labelling Problem; Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power; Device Markings/Labelling Problem; Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power
IT WAS REPORTED FROM INDIA THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE AO QUICK COUPLING FOR DRILL BITS FOR TRS DEVICE WAS FROZEN (WOULD NOT MOVE) AND THE ETCHING WAS ILLEGIBLE. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETESTS FOR MARKING AND LABELING, CHECK THE TOOL COUPLING, CHECK FOR MECHANICAL FREE MOVEMENT AND CHECK GENERAL FUNCTION IN RUNNING MODE. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DEVICE WAS NOT WORKING. 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 20508803 ↗MalfunctionOct 10, 2024Device Reprocessing Problem; Material Fragmentation; Device Reprocessing Problem; Material Fragmentation
IT WAS REPORTED FROM FRANCE THAT PREOPERATIVELY TO AN UNSPECIFIED SURGICAL PROCEDURE, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE PAINT ON THE BLUE LINE ON THE QUICK COUPLING DEVICE WAS PEELING; AND THAT SOME OF THE BLUE PAINT WAS FOUND ON THE CLEAN INSTRUMENT TABLE. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WITHOUT ANY SURGICAL DELAY. 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 20421040 ↗MalfunctionSep 5, 2024Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power; Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power
IT WAS REPORTED FROM INDIA THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE QUICK COUPLING DEVICE WAS FROZEN/WOULD NOT MOVE. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR CHECK FOR MECHANICAL FREE MOVEMENT AND CHECK GENERAL FUNCTION IN THE RUNNING MODE. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DEVICE WAS NOT WORKING. 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 2024. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20146706 ↗MalfunctionAug 28, 2024Complete Loss of Power; Excessive Heating; Complete Loss of Power; Excessive Heating
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE QUICK COUPLING DEVICE IS NOT WORKING AND THE HANDPIECE IS GETTING HOT ONLY WHEN USING THE K-WIRE 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 A SURGICAL PROCEDURE, OR IF A SPARE DEVICE WAS AVAILABLE FOR USE. THE EXACT DATE OF THIS EVENT WAS UNKNOWN BUT WAS NOTED TO HAVE OCCURRED IN 2024. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WERE ANY INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20084681 ↗MalfunctionAug 22, 2024Leak/Splash; Leak/Splash
IT WAS REPORTED FROM CHILE THAT THE QUICK COUPLING DEVICE FAILED TO CONTAIN LIQUID PROPERLY AND 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 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 20024252 ↗MalfunctionAug 13, 2024Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power; Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power
IT WAS REPORTED FROM INDIA THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE QUICK COUPLING DEVICE WAS FROZEN (WOULD NOT MOVE). IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETESTS FOR CHECK FOR MECHANICAL FREE MOVEMENT AND CHECK GENERAL FUNCTION IN RUNNING MODE. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DEVICE HAD A DAMAGED HOSE. 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 19975478 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
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