NA 394.182Recalls & reported problems
Synthes GmbH · 3.5MM TROCAR-LONG · Class 1
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 10886982199638), received between May 25, 2023 and May 25, 2023 — classified as 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Deformation” (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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Material Deformation2
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionMay 25, 2023Material Deformation; Material Deformation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE, THE ITEMS IN QUESTION WERE DISCOVERED TO BE BENT AND DAMAGED. THIS WAS OBSERVED POST-OP WHILE THE ITEMS WERE BEING CLEANED IN STERILE PROCESSING. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE. THIS REPORT IS FOR A 3.5MM TROCAR-LONG. THIS IS REPORT 5 OF 6 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17007191 ↗MalfunctionMay 25, 2023Material Deformation; Material Deformation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE, THE ITEMS IN QUESTION WERE DISCOVERED TO BE BENT AND DAMAGED. THIS WAS OBSERVED POST-OP WHILE THE ITEMS WERE BEING CLEANED IN STERILE PROCESSING. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE. THIS REPORT IS FOR A 3.5MM TROCAR-LONG. THIS IS REPORT 2 OF 6 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17007183 ↗
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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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