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NA 05.001.220Recalls & reported problems

Synthes GmbH · TRINKLE REAMING ATTACHMENT FOR TRAUMA RECON SYSTEM · Class 1

Data updated Oct 18, 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 10886982129956), received between Jul 11, 2018 and Feb 21, 2025 — classified as 5 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Detachment of Device or Device Component” (2 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

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Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Detachment of Device or Device Component2
  • Mechanical Jam2
  • Fluid/Blood Leak1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions4
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionFeb 21, 2025Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TOP PIECE OF THE REAMING ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS BROKEN IN TWO. 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 WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT REPORTED. 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 21432161 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 9, 2024Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    IT WAS REPORTED FROM AUSTRALIA THAT THE REAMING ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS BROKEN, AND THE TOP PART HAD SNAPPED OFF. 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 (B)(6) 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 18678697 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 5, 2024Mechanical Jam; Mechanical Jam

    IT WAS REPORTED BY SWITZERLAND THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE WAS FROZEN/WOULD NOT MOVE. IT WAS FURTHER OBSERVED THAT THE VICE HAD SEIZED MECHANICS. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR CHECK FOR MECHANICAL FREE MOVEMENT AND CHECK GENERAL FUNCTION IN RUNNING MODE. 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 18641355 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 23, 2024Mechanical Jam; Mechanical Jam

    IT WAS REPORTED FROM SWITZERLAND THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE REAMING ATTACHMENT DEVICE HAD SEIZED MECHANICS 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. 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, AN ADDITIONAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 18563153 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 11, 2018Fluid/Blood Leak; Fluid/Blood Leak

    THIS IS REPORT 2 OF 3 FOR THE SAME EVENT. IT WAS REPORTED FROM (B)(6) THAT DURING PRE-OPERATIVE CLEANING OF THE DEVICES IN PREPARATION FOR A HIGH TIBIAL OSTEOTOMY PROCEDURE, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE THREE ATTACHMENT DEVICES WERE LEAKING AN OIL LIKE OBJECT. IT WAS REPORTED THAT AFTER RE-STERILIZATION ANOTHER LEAKAGE WAS FOUND. IT IS UNKNOWN WHICH OF THE THREE DEVICES WERE LEAKING. THERE WERE NO DELAYS IN THE SURGICAL PROCEDURE AS SPARE DEVICES WERE AVAILABLE TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY. THERE WAS NO 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 Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 7678956 ↗

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