NA 399.58Recalls & reported problems
Synthes GmbH · CHISEL BLADE 5MM · Class 1
- 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 10886982202963), received between Nov 21, 2018 and Apr 15, 2026 — classified as 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break2
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionApr 15, 2026Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TIP IS MISSING.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24883868 ↗MalfunctionNov 21, 2018Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED ON AN UNKNOWN DATE, A CURVED CHISEL BLADE BROKE. IT IS UNKNOWN WHEN THE ISSUE WAS DISCOVERED. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THERE WERE PROCEDURE AND PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) CHISEL BLADE 5MM. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR COMPLAINT PC-(B)(4).
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8096701 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.