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NA 511.731Recalls & reported problems

Synthes GmbH · JACOBS CHUCK-KEYLESS · 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 10886982237682), received between Sep 22, 2022 and Jul 17, 2025 — classified as 3 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Complete Loss of Power” (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

  • Complete Loss of Power3
  • Mechanical Jam3

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionJul 17, 2025Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power; Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power

    IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE CHUCK DEVICE WAS NOT WORKING. DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE WAS FROZEN/WOULD NOT MOVE - CHUCK SEIZED. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR CHECK FUNCTION OF DRILL CHUCK RING, CHECK DRILL CHUCK IN SMALLEST RANGE, CHECK DRILL CHUCK IN BIGGEST RANGE AND CHECK CANNULATION OF DRILL CHUCK. THIS EVENT DID NOT OCCUR DURING SURGERY. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. THE EXACT DATE OF THE EVENT WAS UNKNOWN. HOWEVER, IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE EVENT OCCURRED IN 2025. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 22534181 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 1, 2023Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power; Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power

    IT WAS REPORTED FROM RUSSIA, THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION. IT WAS DETERMINED, THAT THE JACOB CHUCK KEYLESS DEVICE HAD COSMETIC DAMAGE, WAS WORN, THE ETCHING WAS WORN AND ILLEGIBLE, THE CHUCK SEIZED AND WOULD NOT MOVE. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED, THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETESTS FOR GENERAL CONDITION, MARKINGS, FUNCTION OF DRILL CHUCK RING, DRILL CHUCK IN SMALLEST RANGE, DRILL CHUCK IN BIGGEST RANGE AND HANDPIECE COUPLING. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER, THAT THE DEVICE DID NOT WORK. THIS EVENT DID NOT OCCUR DURING SURGERY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 17039334 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 22, 2022Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power; Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power

    IT WAS REPORTED BY INDIA THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE CHUCK DEVICE WAS FROZEN/WOULD NOT MOVE-CHUCK SEIZED. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE WAS DIFFICULT TO ASSEMBLE/DISASSEMBLE. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR CHECK DRILL CHUCK AND CHECK CANNULATION. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DEVICE WAS NOT WORKING. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE WAS USED IN AN ORTHOPEDIC PROCEDURE. HOWEVER, IT WAS NOT REPORTED WHETHER THE ISSUE OCCURRED DURING SURGERY. IT WAS UNKNOWN WHETHER THERE WAS PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 15464060 ↗

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