NA 05.001.223Recalls & reported problems
Synthes GmbH · SAGITTAL SAW ATTACHMENT FOR TRAUMA RECON SYSTEM · Class 1
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
Quick summary
This Synthes sagittal saw attachment is an orthopedic saw part used with the Trauma Recon system. Most of its 396 adverse event reports describe the saw jamming or freezing, and many describe a complete loss of power or overheating. The reports list 2 injuries and no deaths, and no recalls name this device.
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- Adverse event reports
- 397
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 397 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10886982130013), received between Dec 1, 2017 and Sep 11, 2026 — classified as 2 injuries, 395 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Mechanical Jam” (279 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
- Mechanical Jam279
- Complete Loss of Power133
- Excessive Heating58
- Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available21
- Detachment of Device or Device Component18
- Premature Separation17
- Corroded15
- Noise, Audible14
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions360
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient25
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient11
- Skin Irritation2
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 397 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 11, 2026Mechanical Jam
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50740542 ↗MalfunctionAug 25, 2026Mechanical Jam
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50438515 ↗MalfunctionAug 25, 2026Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50431592 ↗MalfunctionJul 28, 2026Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50060478 ↗MalfunctionMay 21, 2026Device Slipped; Mechanical Jam
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE SAGITTAL SAW ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS FROZEN/WOULD NOT MOVE. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DEVICE WAS NOT ADJUSTED. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE ADAPTER WAS ROTATING ON THE BASE INSTEAD OF REMAINING FIXED. 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 MARCH 2026. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25246283 ↗MalfunctionMay 19, 2026Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION; IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE SAGITTAL SAW ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS FROZEN/WOULD NOT MOVE. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DEVICE WAS NOT RESPONDING TO ANY COMMANDS. 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 25219848 ↗MalfunctionMay 11, 2026Mechanical Jam
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND REPAIR PRE-TESTING, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE SAGITTAL SAW ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS FROZEN/WOULD NOT MOVE. IT WAS NOTED THAT GRADUAL DETERIORATION OF MATERIALS WAS FOUND IN THE INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL COMPONENTS. 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 25137599 ↗MalfunctionMay 7, 2026Mechanical Jam
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE SAGITTAL SAW ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS FROZEN/WOULD NOT MOVE. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DEVICE WAS LOCKING. 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 25114350 ↗MalfunctionMay 1, 2026Mechanical Jam
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND REPAIR PRE-TESTING, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE SAGITTAL SAW ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS FROZEN/WOULD NOT MOVE. IT WAS ALSO NOTED THAT GRADUAL DETERIORATION OF MATERIALS IN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL COMPONENTS WAS FOUND. 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 25056616 ↗MalfunctionApr 30, 2026Mechanical Jam
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE SAGITTAL SAW ATTACHMENT FOR TRS DEVICE WAS FROZEN/WOULD NOT MOVE. 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 25048680 ↗MalfunctionApr 23, 2026Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE SAGITTAL SAW ATTACHMENT FOR TRS DEVICE WAS FROZEN/WOULD NOT MOVE. IT WAS REPORTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DEVICE WAS NOT WORKING AS INTENDED. 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 24968580 ↗MalfunctionApr 22, 2026Mechanical Jam
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE SAGITTAL SAW ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS FROZEN/WOULD NOT MOVE. 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 24958038 ↗MalfunctionApr 22, 2026Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE SAGITTAL SAW ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS FROZEN/WOULD NOT MOVE. 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. THE EXACT DATE OF THE EVENT WAS UNKNOWN. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24954162 ↗MalfunctionApr 15, 2026Mechanical Jam
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND REPAIR PRE-TESTING, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE SAGITTAL SAW ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS FROZEN/WOULD NOT MOVE. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT GRADUAL DETERIORATION OF MATERIALS WAS FOUND IN THE INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL COMPONENTS. 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 24889125 ↗MalfunctionApr 13, 2026Mechanical Jam
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS FROZEN/WILL NOT MOVE, THE ETCHING WAS ILLEGIBLE, AND THE DEVICE HAD COMPONENT DAMAGE. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR GENERAL CONDITION, MARKINGS, CHECK GENERAL FUNCTION IN RUNNING MODE, AND CHECK THE OSCILLATION FREQUENCY WITH FREQUENCY METER. IT WAS NOTED THAT THE ADAPTER WAS BLOCKED, CAUSING IT TO NOT WORK 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 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 24859880 ↗MalfunctionApr 7, 2026Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power; Excessive Heating
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SAGITTAL SAW ATTACHMENT FOR TRS DEVICE WAS OVERHEATING AND EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT BRAKING OCCURRENCES. 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 2026. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24800661 ↗MalfunctionApr 7, 2026Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE SAGITTAL SAW ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS FROZEN/WOULD NOT MOVE. 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 24799774 ↗MalfunctionMar 31, 2026Mechanical Jam; Excessive Heating
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SAGITTAL SAW ATTACHMENT FOR TRS DEVICE WAS LOCKING AND OVERHEATING. IT WAS UNKNOWN WHEN THE EVENT OCCURRED. 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 24742898 ↗MalfunctionMar 20, 2026Mechanical Jam
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE SAGITTAL SAW ATTACHMENT FOR TRS DEVICE WAS FROZEN/WOULD NOT MOVE. THE DEVICE RETURNED FOR MAINTENANCE BECAUSE IT WAS BLOCKED. 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 24649970 ↗MalfunctionMar 18, 2026Complete Loss of Power; Excessive Heating
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE SAGITTAL SAW ATTACHMENT DEVICE PRODUCED HEAT. 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 24629721 ↗MalfunctionMar 17, 2026Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE HAD WORN ETCHING, WAS FROZEN/WILL NOT MOVE, HAD COSMETIC DAMAGE, AND THE ETCHING WAS ILLEGIBLE. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR GENERAL CONDITION, MARKINGS, CHECK GENERAL FUNCTION IN RUNNING MODE, AND CHECK THE OSCILLATION FREQUENCY WITH FREQUENCY METER. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DEVICE WAS NOT FUNCTIONING. 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 24616079 ↗MalfunctionMar 12, 2026Mechanical Jam
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE SAGITTAL SAW ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS WAS FROZEN/WILL NOT MOVE. THE DEVICE WAS NOTED TO HAVE A GRADUAL DETERIORATION OF MATERIALS IN THE INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL COMPONENTS. 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 24582457 ↗MalfunctionMar 11, 2026Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE SAW ATTACHMENT 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 2026. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24574379 ↗MalfunctionMar 10, 2026Mechanical Jam
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE SAW ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS FROZEN/WOULD NOT MOVE. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DEVICE WAS JAMMED POST 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 24560214 ↗MalfunctionMar 6, 2026Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE SAGITTAL SAW ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS FROZEN/WILL NOT MOVE. IT WAS REPORTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DEVICE WAS NOT WORKING. 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 24532864 ↗
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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
- 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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