NA 310.44Recalls & reported problems
Synthes GmbH · 4.5MM DRILL BIT/QC/145MM · 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 10886982186645), received between Mar 22, 2024 and Sep 11, 2025 — classified as 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Twisted/Bent” (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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Material Twisted/Bent1
- No Apparent Adverse Event1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 11, 2025Material Twisted/Bent; Material Twisted/Bent
IT WAS REPORTED ON AN UNKNOWN DATE THAT PRODUCT DAMAGED/WORN DURING USE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23025105 ↗MalfunctionMar 22, 2024No Apparent Adverse Event; No Apparent Adverse Event
DEVICE REPORT FROM COLOMBIA REPORTS AN EVENT AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON 12-SEPTEMBER-2023, THE DRILL BITS IN QUESTION WERE FOUND TO BE DULL AND WOULD NOT CUT AS INTENDED. THE DRILL BITS DID NOT PASS THROUGH THE BONE, CAUSING OVERHEATING AND A DELAY IN REDUCTION. NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE. UPON EXAMINATION OF RETURNED PRODUCTS ON FEBRUARY 21, 2024, IT WAS NOTED THAT AN ADDITIONAL DRILL BIT WAS DULL. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE 4.5MM DRILL BIT/QC/145MM (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18959106 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.