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NA 399.17Recalls & reported problems

Synthes GmbH · MALLEOLAR FORCEPS WITH TWO POINTS 210MM · Class 1

Adverse event reports
3
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10886982202482), received between Oct 7, 2019 and May 4, 2026 — classified as 3 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (3 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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Reports received per month

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

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break3

Patient problems

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient2
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionMay 4, 2026Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A MALLEOLAR CLAMP FOUND BROKEN IN STERILE PROCESSING.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 25072344 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 19, 2019Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE THE THREE CLAMPS OSTEOTOME, MALLEOLAR FORCEPS WITH TWO POINTS AND REDUCTION FORCEPS SPEED LOCK WERE MISSING THE OUTER NUT THAT HOLDS THE SPIN DOWN NUT IN. THEY HAD ALL BEEN BROKEN. THE ISSUE WAS FOUND OUT DURING AN INSPECTION. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) MALLEOLAR FORCEPS WITH TWO POINTS 210MM. THIS IS REPORT 2 OF 3 FOR (B)(4).

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 9342257 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 7, 2019Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE, THE SPIN-DOWN MECHANISM OF THE MALLEOLAR FORCEPS BROKE OFF. IT IS UNKNOWN HOW THE ISSUE WAS DISCOVERED. PATIENT AND PROCEDURE INVOLVEMENT WAS UNKNOWN. THIS COMPLAINT INVOLVES ONE (1) DEVICE. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) MALLEOLAR FORCEPS WITH TWO POINTS 210MM. THIS IS REPORT IS 1 OF 1 FOR (B)(4).

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 9161948 ↗

Other FORCEPS devices

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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.