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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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