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NA 352.254SRecalls & reported problems

Synthes GmbH · 14.0MM REAMER HEAD-STERILE FOR REAMER/IRRIGATOR/ASPIRATOR · Class 2

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 10886982194503), received between May 27, 2020 and Dec 15, 2020 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (1 report).

19 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K013527, K042899, K111437); they may or may not involve this specific model.

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

  • Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available1
  • Break1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionDec 15, 2020Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2020, DURING AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE THERE ARE TWO PRODUCTS THAT INVOLVED THESE ARE THE REAMER HEAD-STERILE FOR REAMER/IRRIGATOR/ASPIRATOR AND DRIVE SHAFT-MINIMUM 520MM LENGTH FOR USE WITH RIA. BOTH THE RIA DRIVE SHAFT AND RIA HEAD BROKE WHERE THEY ATTACH TO EACH OTHER. THERE WAS A SURGICAL DELAY ONLY A COUPLE OF MINUTES. PROCEDURE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THE OTHER RIA DRIVE SHAFT AND NEW HEAD WAS USED SUCCESSFULLY. PATIENT WAS INVOLVED BUT THERE IS NO ADVERSE EVENTS. PATIENT STATUS WAS GOOD AFTER SURGERY. THIS COMPLAINT INVOLVES TWO (2) DEVICES. THIS REPORT IS FOR (1) 14.0MM REAMER HEAD-STERILE FOR REAMER/IRRIGATOR/ASPIRATOR. THIS REPORT IS 1 OF 2 FOR (B)(4).

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 11013133 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 27, 2020Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2020 WHILE USING THE REAMER IRRIGATOR ASPIRATOR (RIA), THE TUBE ASSEMBLY MALFUNCTIONED AND THE HUB OF METAL SUBSIDED INSIDE OF THE PLASTIC TUBE. THE TIP WAS DAMAGED AS THE SURGEON TRIED TO PULL IT OUT OF THE PLASTIC. A NEW TUBE ASSEMBLY AND THE REAMER HEAD WERE OPENED AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY. THERE WAS A FIVE (5) MINUTE SURGICAL DELAY WITH NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) 14.0MM REAMER HEAD-STERILE FOR REAMER/IRRIGATOR/ASPIRATOR. THIS IS REPORT 2 OF 2 FOR (B)(4).

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 10092098 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K013527, K042899, K111437. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-1237-2024 · Jan 24, 2024 · Open, Classified
    RIA Tube Assembly, minimum 520 mm length, sterile- intended for use in adults and adolescents (12-21 years) to clear the medullary canal of bone marrow and debris and to effective
  • Z-0582-2021 · Nov 19, 2020 · Terminated
    DePuy Synthes 15.5MM REAMER HEAD FOR RIA 2 STERILE-Orthopedic manual surgical instrument Part Code: 03.404.027S
  • Z-0573-2021 · Nov 19, 2020 · Terminated
    DePuy Synthes 11.0MM REAMER HEAD FOR RIA 2 STERILE-Orthopedic manual surgical instrument Part Code: 03.404.018S
  • Z-0576-2021 · Nov 19, 2020 · Terminated
    DePuy Synthes 12.5MM REAMER HEAD FOR RIA 2 STERILE -Orthopedic manual surgical instrument Part Code: 03.404.021S
  • Z-0583-2021 · Nov 19, 2020 · Terminated
    DePuy Synthes 16.0MM REAMER HEAD FOR RIA 2 STERILE--Orthopedic manual surgical instrument Part Code: 03.404.028S
  • Z-0587-2021 · Nov 19, 2020 · Terminated
    DePuy Synthes 18.0MM REAMER HEAD FOR RIA 2 STERILE-Orthopedic manual surgical instrument Part Code: 03.404.032S
  • Z-0584-2021 · Nov 19, 2020 · Terminated
    DePuy Synthes 16.5MM REAMER HEAD FOR RIA 2 STERILE-Orthopedic manual surgical instrument Part Code: 03.404.029S
  • Z-0575-2021 · Nov 19, 2020 · Terminated
    DePuy Synthes 12.0MM REAMER HEAD FOR RIA 2 STERILE -Orthopedic manual surgical instrument Part Code: 03.404.020S
  • Z-0571-2021 · Nov 19, 2020 · Terminated
    DePuy Synthes 10.0MM REAMER HEAD FOR RIA 2, STERILE-Orthopedic manual surgical instrument Part Code: 03.404.016S
  • Z-0585-2021 · Nov 19, 2020 · Terminated
    DePuy Synthes 17.0MM REAMER HEAD FOR RIA 2 STERILE-Orthopedic manual surgical instrument Part Code: 03.404.030S
  • Z-0577-2021 · Nov 19, 2020 · Terminated
    DePuy Synthes 13.0MM REAMER HEAD FOR RIA 2 STERILE-Orthopedic manual surgical instrument Part Code: 03.404.022S
  • Z-0572-2021 · Nov 19, 2020 · Terminated
    DePuy Synthes 10.5MM REAMER HEAD FOR RIA 2 STERILE-Orthopedic manual surgical instrument Part Code: 03.404.017S
  • Z-0579-2021 · Nov 19, 2020 · Terminated
    DePuy Synthes 14.0MM REAMER HEAD FOR RIA 2 STERILE-Orthopedic manual surgical instrument Part Code: 03.404.024S
  • Z-0586-2021 · Nov 19, 2020 · Terminated
    DePuy Synthes 17.5MM REAMER HEAD FOR RIA 2 STERILE-Orthopedic manual surgical instrument Part Code: 03.404.031S
  • Z-0580-2021 · Nov 19, 2020 · Terminated
    DePuy Synthes 14.5MM REAMER HEAD FOR RIA 2 STERILE-Orthopedic manual surgical instrument Part Code: 03.404.025S

…and 4 more.

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