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NA 310.229Recalls & reported problems

Synthes GmbH · 2.9MM DRILL BIT/QC/150MM · Class 1

Adverse event reports
3
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10886982186256), received between Dec 22, 2021 and May 1, 2026 — classified as 3 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Reports received per month

Nov 2023: 0 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 0 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 0 reportsApr 2024: 0 reportsMay 2024: 1 reportsJun 2024: 0 reportsJul 2024: 0 reportsAug 2024: 0 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 0 reportsNov 2024: 0 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 0 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 0 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 0 reportsNov 2025: 0 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 0 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 0 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 1 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520261
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break2
  • Failure to Cut1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionMay 1, 2026Failure to Cut

    IT WAS REPORTED THE DRILL BITS WOULD NOT CUT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 25056663 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 30, 2024Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED DURING INSPECTION OF THE LOAN KIT, IT WAS NOTED THE TIP OF THE INSTRUMENT HAD SNAPPED OFF. THERE WAS NO PATIENT OR PROCEDURE INVOLVEMENT REPORTED. THIS REPORT IS FOR A DRILL BIT. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR (B)(4).

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19424706 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 22, 2021Break; Break

    DEVICE REPORT FROM SYNTHES REPORTS AN EVENT IN (B)(6) AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT A 2.0 INTRAOPERATIVE DRILL BIT SPLIT DURING A PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2021. NO FRAGMENTS WERE GENERATED. THE PROCEDURE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED WITHOUT ANY SURGICAL DELAY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) 2.9MM DRILL BIT/QC/150MM. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR COMPLAINT (B)(4).

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 13063832 ↗

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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.