NA 310.29Recalls & reported problems
Synthes GmbH · 3.2MM DRILL BIT/QC/195MM · Class 1
- 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 10886982186430), received between Sep 12, 2018 and Dec 15, 2022 — classified as 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (1 report).
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.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break1
- Failure to Cut1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionDec 15, 2022Break; Break
THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15986917 ↗MalfunctionSep 12, 2018Failure to Cut; Failure to Cut
DEVICE REPORT FROM SYNTHES (B)(6) REPORTS AN EVENT AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2018, THE SURGEON HAD DIFFICULTY WHEN DRILLING WITH THE 3.2 DRILL BITS FROM THE LOCKING COMPRESSION PLATE (LCP) BOX OF LARGE FRAGMENTS (TITANIUM). IT IS UNKNOWN HOW MANY DEVICES WERE AFFECTED. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 7869967 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.