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Synthes GmbH · CHUCK WITH KEY/DRILL SPEED FOR TRAUMA RECON SYSTEM · Class 1

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

Quick summary

This is a Synthes chuck with key, a drill chuck used with the Trauma Recon system. The 625 malfunction reports mostly describe the chuck freezing or seizing so it will not turn, jamming, or losing power, with some noting rust. Many say the problem was found during service testing rather than during surgery. There are no injuries and no deaths. No recalls name this device.

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Adverse event reports
632
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 632 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10886982129710), received between Sep 6, 2019 and Sep 25, 2026 — classified as 632 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Mechanical Jam” (567 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

Nov 2023: 11 reportsDec 2023: 14 reportsJan 2024: 10 reportsFeb 2024: 6 reportsMar 2024: 10 reportsApr 2024: 5 reportsMay 2024: 8 reportsJun 2024: 12 reportsJul 2024: 20 reportsAug 2024: 11 reportsSep 2024: 9 reportsOct 2024: 7 reportsNov 2024: 4 reportsDec 2024: 5 reportsJan 2025: 8 reportsFeb 2025: 3 reportsMar 2025: 12 reportsApr 2025: 5 reportsMay 2025: 7 reportsJun 2025: 7 reportsJul 2025: 10 reportsAug 2025: 9 reportsSep 2025: 4 reportsOct 2025: 6 reportsNov 2025: 12 reportsDec 2025: 8 reportsJan 2026: 12 reportsFeb 2026: 8 reportsMar 2026: 12 reportsApr 2026: 5 reportsMay 2026: 3 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 4 reportsSep 2026: 7 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports20242025202620
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Mechanical Jam567
  • Complete Loss of Power301
  • Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available67
  • Excessive Heating33
  • Noise, Audible16
  • Device-Device Incompatibility8
  • Break7
  • Detachment of Device or Device Component5

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions601
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient30
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

The 25 most recent of 632 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50902956 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 24, 2026Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power

    It was reported that during service and evaluation, it was determined that the CHUCK WITH KEY/DRILL SPEED FOR TRS device was frozen/would not run. It was noted in the service order that the device did not work. There were no reports of injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization. The date of event was unknown. All available information has been disclosed.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50883583 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 22, 2026Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50859728 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 16, 2026Mechanical Jam

    It was reported that during service and evaluation, it was determined that the chuck device was frozen/would not move - chuck seized. 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 50788921 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 14, 2026Mechanical Jam

    It was reported that during service and evaluation, it was determined that the Chuck with Key device was frozen/will not move, chuck seized. It was further determined that the device failed pretest for Check Drill chuck with Key, check maximum range of Drill chuck, and check minimum range of Drill chuck. It was noted in the service order that the drill chuck for TRS was Stuck. 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 50762713 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 11, 2026Excessive Heating

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50733171 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 8, 2026Leak/Splash

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50671097 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 27, 2026Mechanical Jam

    It was reported that during service and evaluation, it was determined that the chuck device was frozen/would not move - chuck seized. It was noted in the service order that the device jammed. 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 50483782 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 27, 2026Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power

    It was reported that during service and evaluation, it was determined that the CHUCK WITH KEY/DRILL SPEED FOR TRS device was Frozen/Will Not Move - Chuck Seized. 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 50483092 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 25, 2026Mechanical Jam

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50437811 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 6, 2026Mechanical Jam; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50166954 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 11, 2026Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE CHUCK DEVICE WAS FROZEN/WOULD NOT MOVE - CHUCK SEIZED. 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 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 25137825 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 6, 2026Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE CHUCK WITH KEY DEVICE WAS FROZEN/WILL NOT MOVE AND HAD CORROSION/RUSTING/PITTING. IT WAS NOTED THAT THE CHUCK WAS STUCK. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR CHECK DRILL CHUCK WITH KEY, CHECK MAXIMUM RANGE OF DRILL CHUCK, CHECK MINIMUM RANGE OF DRILL CHUCK, CHECK PINS LENGTH OF HANDPIECE COUPLING. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DEVICE WAS NOT WORKING ANYMORE. THIS EVENT DID NOT OCCUR DURING SURGERY. 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 25102638 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 1, 2026Mechanical Jam

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE CHUCK DEVICE WAS FROZEN/WOULD NOT MOVE - CHUCK SEIZED. 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 25056930 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 29, 2026Mechanical Jam

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND REPAIR PRE-TESTING, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE CHUCK DEVICE WAS FROZEN/WOULD NOT MOVE - CHUCK SEIZED. 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 25032047 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 27, 2026Mechanical Jam

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE CHUCK ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS FROZEN/WILL NOT MOVE - CHUCK SEIZED. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DEVICE WAS JAMMED POST PROCEDURE. 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 25000919 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 27, 2026Mechanical Jam

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE CHUCK ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS FROZEN/WILL NOT MOVE - CHUCK SEIZED. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DEVICE WAS JAMMED POST PROCEDURE. 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 24999666 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 27, 2026Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE CHUCK WITH KEY DEVICE WAS FROZEN/WILL NOT MOVE ¿ CHUCK SEIZED. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR CHECK DRILL CHUCK WITH KEY, CHECK MAXIMUM RANGE OF DRILL CHUCK, CHECK MINIMUM RANGE OF DRILL CHUCK, CHECK CANNULATION OF ATTACHMENT, AND CHECK GENERAL FUNCTION IN RUNNING MODE. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT DURING PRE-SURGERY TESTING IT WAS OBSERVED 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 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 24997155 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 20, 2026Mechanical Jam

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE CHUCK DEVICE WAS FROZEN/WOULD NOT MOVE - CHUCK SEIZED. 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 24925399 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 31, 2026Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE CHUCK WITH KEY DEVICE WAS FROZEN/WILL NOT MOVE ¿ CHUCK SEIZED. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR CHECK DRILL CHUCK WITH KEY, CHECK MAXIMUM RANGE OF DRILL CHUCK, CHECK MINIMUM RANGE OF DRILL CHUCK, 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 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 24747365 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 31, 2026Mechanical Jam; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE CHUCK WITH KEY/DRILL SPEED FOR TRS DEVICE WAS FROZEN/WILL NOT MOVE - CHUCK SEIZED. IT WAS REPORTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DEVICE HAD AN UNDETERMINED MALFUNCTION. IT WAS UNKNOWN WHEN THE EVENT OCCURRED. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF DELAYS TO A SURGICAL PROCEDURE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. THE DATE OF EVENT WAS UNKNOWN BUT WAS KNOWN TO HAVE OCCURRED IN 2026. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24743042 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 30, 2026Mechanical Jam; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE CHUCK WITH KEY/DRILL SPEED FOR TRS DEVICE WAS FROZEN/WILL NOT MOVE - CHUCK SEIZED. IT WAS REPORTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DEVICE WAS NOT WORKING WELL. IT WAS UNKNOWN WHEN THE EVENT OCCURRED. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF DELAYS TO A SURGICAL 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 24734538 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 26, 2026Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE CHUCK ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS FROZEN/WILL NOT MOVE - CHUCK SEIZED. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DEVICE HAD NO FUNCTION. 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 24706266 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 25, 2026Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE CHUCK DEVICE WAS FROZEN/WOULD NOT MOVE - CHUCK SEIZED. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT DURING PRE-SURGERY, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE DEVICE DID NOT WORK ANYMORE. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WERE ANY DELAYS IN THE SURGICAL PROCEDURE OR IF A SPARE DEVICE WAS 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 24690805 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 23, 2026Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE CHUCK ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS FROZEN/WILL NOT MOVE - CHUCK SEIZED. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DEVICE DID NOT WORK. 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 24664760 ↗

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