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NA 314.56Recalls & reported problems

Synthes GmbH · LARGE HEXAGONAL SCREWDRIVER SHAFT/LONG · 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 10886982188977), received between Apr 30, 2018 and May 12, 2023 — 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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break1
  • Material Twisted/Bent1

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.

  • MalfunctionMay 12, 2023Material Twisted/Bent; Material Twisted/Bent

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE, SCREWDRIVERS WERE STRIPPED. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THERE WERE PATIENT AND PROCEDURE INVOLVEMENT. THIS COMPLAINT INVOLVES NINE (9) DEVICES. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) LARGE HEXAGONAL SCREWDRIVER SHAFT/LONG. THIS IS REPORT 5 OF 9 FOR COMPLAINT (B)(4).

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 16923671 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 30, 2018Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TIP OF THE SCREWDRIVER SHAFT BROKE OFF WHILE REMOVING A SCREW. THERE WAS NO ADDITIONAL DELAY AS ANOTHER SCREWDRIVER WAS AVAILABLE. CONCOMITANT DEVICE REPORTED: SCREW (PART # UNKNOWN, LOT # UNKNOWN, QUANTITY 1). THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR COMPLAINT (B)(4).

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 7471888 ↗

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