NA 391.885Recalls & reported problems
Synthes GmbH · FORCEPS FOR USE WITH CERCLAGE BUTTONS AND POSITIONING PINS · Class 1
Data updated Oct 13, 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 10886982198372), received between Aug 28, 2018 and Mar 23, 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
- Difficult to Open or Close1
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.
MalfunctionMar 23, 2021Difficult to Open or Close; Difficult to Open or Close
DEVICE REPORT FROM (B)(6) REPORTS AN EVENT AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE A HOLDING FORCEP WOULDN'T HOLD THE CABLE CRIMP. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THERE WAS A SURGICAL DELAY. THE PROCEDURE OUTCOME AND PATIENT STATUS ARE UNKNOWN. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) FORCEPS FOR USE WITH CERCLAGE BUTTONS AND POSITIONING PINS. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11556642 ↗MalfunctionAug 28, 2018Break; Break
DEVICE REPORT FROM SYNTHES REPORTS AN EVENT IN (B)(6) AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN UNKNOWN SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2018 THE CALIPER BROKE. PATIENT OUTCOME WAS REPORTED AS STABLE. THERE WAS NO SURGICAL DELAYED REPORTED; ANOTHER DEVICE WAS AVAILABLE TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 7823260 ↗
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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 13, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 13, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 13, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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