NA 05.001.217Recalls & reported problems
Synthes GmbH · HUDSON DRILLING ATTACHMENT FOR TRAUMA RECON SYSTEM · Class 1
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 5
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10886982129895), received between Nov 28, 2022 and May 1, 2024 — classified as 5 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Complete Loss of Power” (4 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
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Complete Loss of Power4
- Mechanical Jam4
- Excessive Heating1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions5
Recent adverse event reports
The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionMay 1, 2024Excessive Heating; Excessive Heating
IT WAS REPORTED FROM THE NETHERLANDS THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE HAD HEAT. 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. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, AN ADDITIONAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19219668 ↗MalfunctionSep 6, 2023Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power; Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power
IT WAS REPORTED BY SWITZERLAND THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE DRILLING ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS FROZEN/WOULD NOT MOVE. IT WAS FURTHER OBSERVED THAT THE DEVICE HAD SEIZED MECHANICS. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR CHECKING FOR MECHANICAL FREE MOVEMENT AND CHECKING 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 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 17693412 ↗MalfunctionJan 21, 2023Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power; Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power
IT WAS REPORTED BY SINGAPORE THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE HUDSON DRILLING ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS FROZEN/WOULD NOT MOVE. IT WAS FURTHER OBSERVED THAT THE DEVICE HAD SEIZED MECHANICS AND ATTACHMENT WAS UNABLE TO ROTATE. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR CHECKING FOR MECHANICAL FREE MOVEMENT, AND CHECKING 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 2022. 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 16220583 ↗MalfunctionDec 2, 2022Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power; Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power
IT WAS REPORTED BY (B)(6) THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED HUDSON DRILLING ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS FROZEN/WOULD NOT MOVE. IT WAS FURTHER OBSERVED THAT THE DEVICE HAD SEIZED MECHANICS. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR CHECKING FOR MECHANICAL FREE MOVEMENT AND CHECKING 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 2022. 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 15911099 ↗MalfunctionNov 28, 2022Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power; Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power
IT WAS REPORTED FROM GERMANY THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE HAD A WORN BEARING AND 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 KNOT BLOCKED THE HANDPIECE AND THE HANDPIECE WOULD 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. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, AN ADDITIONAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15873406 ↗
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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 13, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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