NA 351.719Recalls & reported problems
Synthes GmbH · DEPTH GAUGE EXTENSION TUBE · Class 1
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10886982193957), received between Oct 3, 2024 and Oct 14, 2024 — classified as 1 injury, 2 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
- Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available1
- Contamination /Decontamination Problem1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
- Insufficient Information1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionOct 14, 2024Break; Break
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED STATES THAT THIS WAS A POST-OPERATIVE EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20440254 ↗InjuryOct 7, 2024Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available
IT WAS REPORTED 2/3 OF THE BASIC INSTRUMENTS OF THE TN ADVANCED WERE NOT SENT. THE EVENT WAS REPORTED BY THE TA WHEN THE PATIENT WAS ALREADY UNDER ANESTHESIA. IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN TAKEN OUT OF THE WAREHOUSE AS CODE BLUE TO BE DELIVERED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 20385601 ↗MalfunctionOct 3, 2024Break; Contamination /Decontamination Problem; Break; Contamination /Decontamination Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2024, THERE WAS A METAL SHARD ON THE SHAFT. NO OPERATION AND NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20359543 ↗
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- NA 03.010.072Synthes GmbH · GAUGE, DEPTH133 reports
- MULTILOC 03.019.017Synthes GmbH · GAUGE, DEPTH119 reports
- NA 319.01Synthes GmbH · GAUGE, DEPTH113 reports
- NA 319.004Synthes GmbH · GAUGE, DEPTH82 reports
- QUICKSET 2274-60-000Depuy (Ireland) · GAUGE, DEPTH68 reports
- NA 319.09Synthes GmbH · GAUGE, DEPTH65 reports
Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.