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NA 292.655Recalls & reported problems

Synthes GmbH · 1.6MM GUIDE WIRE 410MM · Class 1

Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10886982180780), received between Jan 29, 2020 and Jan 29, 2020 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Mechanical Problem” (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 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Mechanical Problem2

Patient problems

  • No Patient Involvement2

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionJan 29, 2020Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED TWO (2) 1.6MM GUIDE WIRE 410MM DO NOT FUNCTION AND ONE (1) LOCKING BOLT MEASURING DEVICE F/TROCHANTERIC FIXATION NAILS WAS BROKEN DURING REVERSE LOGISTICS AUDIT OF RETURNED DEVICE AT MILLSTONE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THIS IS REPORT 2 OF 3 FOR (B)(4).

    Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

    MAUDE report 9643868 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 29, 2020Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED TWO (2) 1.6MM GUIDE WIRE 410MM DO NOT FUNCTION AND ONE (1) LOCKING BOLT MEASURING DEVICE F/TROCHANTERIC FIXATION NAILS WAS BROKEN DURING REVERSE LOGISTICS AUDIT OF RETURNED DEVICE AT MILLSTONE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 3 FOR (B)(4).

    Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

    MAUDE report 9643783 ↗

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