NA 351.782Recalls & reported problems
Synthes GmbH · HOLDING FORCEPS · Class 1
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 14
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 14 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10886982193995), received between Oct 11, 2017 and Nov 17, 2025 — classified as 14 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (12 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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break12
- Material Integrity Problem1
- Mechanical Problem1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions10
- No Code Available2
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1
- No Patient Involvement1
Recent adverse event reports
The 14 most recent of 14 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionNov 17, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE LOCKING ARM HAS SNAPPED OFF AND IT NO LONGER LOCKS IN PLACE. THE ISSUE WAS IDENTIFIED DURING LOAN KIT INSPECTION, BY THE LOAN KIT TECHNICIAN.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23572428 ↗MalfunctionNov 15, 2023Break; Break
DEVICE REPORT FROM INDIA REPORTS AN EVENT AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON 27-OCTOBER-2023 THAT THE HOLDING FORCEPS IN QUESTION BROKE. THERE WAS NO ADVERSE PATIENT IMPACT, NO ADDITIONAL MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS REQUIRED. NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE. THIS REPORT IS FOR A HOLDING FORCEPS. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18141134 ↗MalfunctionApr 27, 2023Material Integrity Problem; Material Integrity Problem
DEVICE REPORT FROM INDIA REPORTS AN EVENT AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2023, THE FORCEPS IN QUESTION WERE FOUND WITH INSTRUMENT DAMAGE. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT IMPACT. NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE. THIS REPORT IS FOR A HOLDING FORCEPS. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16823257 ↗MalfunctionFeb 24, 2023Break; Break
DEVICE REPORT FROM SYNTHES REPORTS AN EVENT IN FRANCE AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE, THE DEVICE WAS BROKE. NO OTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) HOLD-FORCEPS F/SYNREAM REAMG ROD Ø2.5. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR COMPLAINT (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16440081 ↗MalfunctionJun 13, 2022Break; Break
DEVICE REPORT FROM SYNTHES REPORTS AN EVENT IN COLUMBIA AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CLAMP IS BROKEN. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) HOLD-FORCEPS F/SYNREAM REAMING ROD Ø2.5. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR COMPLAINT (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 14674489 ↗MalfunctionJun 2, 2022Break; Break
DEVICE REPORT FROM PORTUGAL REPORTS AN EVENT AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE, THE CALIPER SHAFT WAS BROKEN. THIS REPORT IS FOR A HOLDING FORCEPS. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 14576847 ↗MalfunctionFeb 16, 2022Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE, THE PRODUCTS BROKE DUE TO USAGE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THIS REPORT INVOLVES ONE (1) HOLDING FORCEPS. THIS IS REPORT 5 OF 9 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 13543800 ↗MalfunctionJan 7, 2022Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON UNKNOWN DATE, PRODUCTS FOUND BROKEN AFTER SURGERY AND ARE BEYOND REPAIR. NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE. THIS COMPLAINT INVOLVES EIGHTEEN (18) DEVICES. THIS REPORT IS FOR (1) HOLDING FORCEPS THIS REPORT IS 9 OF 14 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 13196524 ↗MalfunctionDec 27, 2021Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem
DEVICE REPORT FROM SYNTHES (B)(6) REPORTS AN EVENT AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THE DEVICE WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THERE WAS REPORTED NO CONSEQUENCE TO THE PATIENT. UPON VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE RETURNED DEVICE, IT WAS SEEN THAT ONE OF THE JAWS OF THE HOLDING FORCEPS WAS BROKEN.THIS REPORT IS FOR HOLDING FORCEPS. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 13087316 ↗MalfunctionMar 3, 2021Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE, DURING A ROUTINE INCOMING INSPECTION OF A LOANER SET, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT ONE (1) HOLDING FORCEPS WAS BROKEN. THERE WAS NO KNOWN PATIENT OR HOSPITAL INVOLVEMENT. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) HOLDING FORCEPS. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11406027 ↗MalfunctionNov 9, 2020Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2020, THE HOLDING FORCEPS BROKE. THE PROCEDURE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED WITH NO DELAY. PATIENT OUTCOME IS UNKNOWN. THIS REPORT IS FOR A HOLDING FORCEPS. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 10809200 ↗MalfunctionSep 15, 2020Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE, DURING A ROUTINE INCOMING INSPECTION OF A LOANER SET AT FSL UPS (B)(6) SITE, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT A HOLDING FORCEPS WAS BROKEN. THERE WAS NO KNOWN PATIENT OR HOSPITAL INVOLVEMENT. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) HOLDING FORCEPS. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Patient Involvement
MAUDE report 10535938 ↗MalfunctionJan 30, 2018Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHEN THE SALES CONSULTANT PICKED UP A FIELD INVENTORY REAMER SET ON (B)(6) 2018, THE HOLDING FORCEPS WERE FOUND BROKEN. IT IS NOT KNOWN HOW THE FORCEPS BROKE. THE FORCEPS WERE NOT USED IN SURGERY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) HOLDING FORCEPS. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Code Available
MAUDE report 7227724 ↗MalfunctionOct 11, 2017Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT HOLDING FORCEPS ARE BROKEN. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THERE WAS ANY PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THERE IS NO FURTHER INFORMATION AVAILABLE. THIS COMPLAINT INVOLVES ONE (1) DEVICE. THIS REPORT IS 1 OF 1 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Code Available; No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 6940887 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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