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NA 397.342Recalls & reported problems

Synthes GmbH · 2.5MM DRILL BIT/JC/400MM 140MM CALIBRATION · Class 1

Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10886982201034), received between Nov 4, 2020 and Jul 11, 2024 — classified as 1 injury, 1 malfunction.

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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.

Reports received per month

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Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break1
  • Device-Device Incompatibility1
  • Entrapment of Device1
  • Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method1

Patient problems

  • Foreign Body In Patient1
  • Insufficient Information1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionJul 11, 2024Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method; Device-Device Incompatibility; Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method; Device-Device Incompatibility

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2024, THE 5 BITS DO NOT CLICK INTO PLACE ON THE MOTOR'S QUICK-LOCK CHUCK. THIS REPORT INVOLVES ONE (1) 2.5MM DRILL BIT/JC/400MM 140MM CALIBRATION. THIS IS REPORT 3 OF 5 FOR (B)(4).

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 19719450 ↗
  • InjuryNov 4, 2020Break; Entrapment of Device; Break; Entrapment of Device

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2020, DURING PELVIS FIXATION A 2.5MM DRILL TIP BROKE OFF IN THE PATIENT. THE TIP WAS NEVER ACCESSIBLE DUE TO THE DEPTH AT WHICH IT WAS INSERTED. THE CASE WAS TERMINATED. ACTION TAKEN WHEN THE EVENT OCCURRED FAILED RETRIEVAL. FRAGMENTS WERE GENERATED BUT WERE NOT REMOVED EASILY IT COULD NOT REACH THE TIP. THERE WAS A SURGICAL DELAY OF TEN (10) MINUTES. THE PROCEDURE WAS NOT SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED. THE PATIENT OUTCOME WAS UNKNOWN. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) 2.5MM DRILL BIT/JC/400MM 140MM CALIBRATION. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR COMPLAINT (B)(4).

    Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient

    MAUDE report 10787324 ↗

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