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NA 319.06Recalls & reported problems

Synthes GmbH · DEPTH GAUGE FOR MINI SCREWS XL · 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 10886982189981), received between Dec 3, 2020 and Jan 11, 2021 — 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
  • Material Deformation1

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.

  • MalfunctionJan 11, 2021Material Deformation; Material Deformation

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2020, THE TIP OF THE DEPTH GAUGE FOR MINI SCREW IS COMPLETELY BENT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THIS COMPLAINT INVOLVES ONE (1) DEVICE. THIS REPORT IS FOR (1) DEPTH GAUGE FOR MINI SCREWS XL. THIS REPORT IS 1 OF 1 FOR (B)(4).

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 11149816 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 3, 2020Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE, DURING A ROUTINE INCOMING INSPECTION OF A LOANER SET, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE DEPTH GAUGE FOR MINI SCREWS WAS BROKEN. THERE WAS NO PATIENT OR HOSPITAL INVOLVEMENT. THIS REPORT IS FOR 1 DEPTH GAUGE FOR MINI SCREWS XL. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR COMPLAINT (B)(4).

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 10943177 ↗

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