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
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.