NA 511.801Recalls & reported problems
Synthes GmbH · OSCILLATING SAW ATTACHMENT II · Class 1
Quick summary
This Synthes oscillating saw attachment has 224 adverse event reports, all describing malfunctions, with no injuries or deaths. Most reports describe the attachment jamming, freezing or losing power, with some describing it heating up, and many were found during service checks rather than in surgery. No recalls name this device.
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- Adverse event reports
- 223
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 223 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10886982238054), received between Dec 20, 2017 and Jun 9, 2026 — classified as 223 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Mechanical Jam” (194 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
- Mechanical Jam194
- Complete Loss of Power134
- Excessive Heating14
- Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available13
- Device-Device Incompatibility4
- Break2
- Detachment of Device or Device Component2
- Device Markings/Labelling Problem2
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions214
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient8
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 223 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJun 9, 2026Mechanical Jam
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE OSCILLATING SAW ATTACHMENT II DEVICE WAS FROZEN/WOULD NOT MOVE. 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 2026. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25443412 ↗MalfunctionMay 27, 2026Device-Device Incompatibility; Difficult or Delayed Separation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE OSCILLATING SAW ATTACHMENT II DEVICE WAS FROZEN/WOULD NOT MOVE. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DEVICE HAD A TECHNICAL PROBLEM BETWEEN THE SAW ADAPTER AND THE COMPACT AIR DRIVE HANDPIECE. DURING ASSEMBLY, THE ADAPTER PRESENTED EXCESSIVE RESISTANCE. DESPITE LUBRICATING THE CONNECTION WITH XYLOCAINE JELLY, THE PIECE DID NOT FIT COMPLETELY AND GOT STUCK. COULD NOT BE SEPARATED MANUALLY. THERE WAS A TWENTY MINUTE DELAY TO THE PROCEDURE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25300730 ↗MalfunctionApr 17, 2026Mechanical Jam; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS FROZEN/WILL NOT MOVE. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR CHECK THE FUNCTION IN RUNNING MODE AND CHECK OSCILLATION FREQUENCY WITH FREQUENCY METER. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DEVICE HAD AN UNDETERMINED MALFUNCTION. 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 NOT REPORTED; HOWEVER, IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE EVENT OCCURRED IN 2026. 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 24910201 ↗MalfunctionApr 8, 2026Mechanical Jam
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS FROZEN/WILL NOT MOVE, THE DRIVE SHAFT WAS BENT, AND THE DEVICE WAS DIFFICULT TO ASSEMBLE/DISASSEMBLE. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR CHECK HANDPIECE COUPLING, CHECK FUNCTION IN RUNNING MODE, AND CHECK THE OSCILLATION FREQUENCY WITH FREQUENCY METER. 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 NOT REPORTED; HOWEVER, IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE EVENT OCCURRED IN 2026. 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 24824213 ↗MalfunctionMar 26, 2026Mechanical Jam
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND REPAIR PRE-TESTING, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE OSCILLATING SAW ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS FROZEN/WOULD NOT MOVE. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE ADAPTER WAS BLOCKED, CAUSING IT TO NOT WORK AT ALL. 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 2026. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24699348 ↗MalfunctionFeb 27, 2026Mechanical Jam
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE SAW ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS FROZEN/WOULD NOT MOVE. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DEVICE ADAPTOR WAS BLOCKED CAUSING IT NOT TO WORK AT ALL. THIS EVENT DID NOT OCCUR DURING SURGERY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. 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 2026. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24471410 ↗MalfunctionFeb 25, 2026Mechanical Jam
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE OSCILLATING SAW ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS FROZEN/WOULD NOT MOVE. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THERE WAS GRADUAL DETERIORATION OF MATERIALS IN BOTH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL COMPONENTS. 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 2026. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24440487 ↗MalfunctionFeb 10, 2026Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS FROZEN/WILL NOT MOVE, THE DRIVE SHAFT WAS BENT, THE DEVICE HAD COSMETIC DAMAGE - WORN, AND THE DEVICE COULD NOT ENGAGE THE ATTACHMENT ¿ COUPLING. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR GENERAL CONDITION, CHECK THE HANDPIECE COUPLING, CHECK FUNCTION IN RUNNING MODE, AND CHECK THE OSCILLATION FREQUENCY WITH FREQUENCY METER. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DEVICE HAD A LACK OF POWER. THIS EVENT DID NOT OCCUR DURING SURGERY. 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 24302554 ↗MalfunctionJan 14, 2026Mechanical Jam
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE OSCILLATING SAW ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS FROZEN/WOULD NOT MOVE AND DID NOT FUNCTION. IT WAS REPORTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DEVICE WAS LOCKED AND IT WAS NOT MAKING ANY OSCILLATING MOVEMENT. IT WAS UNKNOWN WHEN THE EVENT OCCURRED. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF DELAYS TO A SURGICAL PROCEDURE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24068422 ↗MalfunctionJan 12, 2026Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE OSCILLATING SAW ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS FROZEN/WOULD NOT MOVE. IT WAS REPORTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DEVICE FAILED TO OPERATE. IT WAS UNKNOWN WHEN THE EVENT OCCURRED. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF DELAYS TO A SURGICAL PROCEDURE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24036460 ↗MalfunctionAug 14, 2025Mechanical Jam; Mechanical Jam
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SAW ATTACHMENT DEVICE HAD AN UNDETERMINED MALFUNCTION. DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE WAS FROZEN/WOULD NOT MOVE. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR CHECK FUNCTION IN RUNNING MODE AND CHECK THE OSCILLATION FREQUENCY WITH FREQUENCY METER. 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 22802612 ↗MalfunctionJul 8, 2025Mechanical Jam; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available; Mechanical Jam; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available
IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE OSCILLATING SAW ATTACHMENT DEVICE HAD AN UNDETERMINED MALFUNCTION. DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE WAS FROZEN/WOULD NOT MOVE. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE HAD A JAMMED/SEIZED ¿ KNOB. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR CHECK QUICK COUPLING FOR SAW BLADE, CHECK FUNCTION IN RUNNING MODE AND CHECK THE OSCILLATION FREQUENCY WITH FREQUENCY METER. 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 22436057 ↗MalfunctionJun 26, 2025Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power; Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power
IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE OSCILLATING SAW ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS NOT WORKING. DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE WAS FROZEN/WOULD NOT MOVE. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR CHECK FUNCTION IN RUNNING MODE AND CHECK THE OSCILLATION FREQUENCY WITH FREQUENCY METER. 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 22340603 ↗MalfunctionJun 25, 2025Mechanical Jam; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available; Mechanical Jam; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SAW ATTACHMENT DEVICE HAD AN UNSPECIFIED MALFUNCTION. DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE WAS FROZEN/WOULD NOT MOVE AND THE COUPLING ATTACHMENT COULD NOT BE ENGAGED. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR CHECK THE HANDPIECE COUPLING, CHECK FUNCTION IN THE RUNNING MODE AND CHECK THE OSCILLATION FREQUENCY WITH THE FREQUENCY METER. 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 22327972 ↗MalfunctionJun 17, 2025Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power; Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE OSCILLATING SAW ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS NOT WORKING. IT WAS UNKNOWN WHEN THE EVENT OCCURRED. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF DELAYS TO A SURGICAL PROCEDURE. DURING IN-HOUSE ENGINEERING EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE WAS FROZEN/WOULD NOT MOVE. THE DEVICE ALSO FAILED PRETESTS FOR CHECK FUNCTION IN RUNNING MODE AND CHECK THE OSCILLATION FREQUENCY WITH FREQUENCY METER. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. THE DATE OF EVENT WAS UNKNOWN BUT WAS KNOWN TO HAVE OCCURRED IN 2025. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22236607 ↗MalfunctionJun 16, 2025Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power; Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE OSCILLATING SAW ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS NOT WORKING. DURING IN-HOUSE ENGINEERING EVALUATION IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE WAS FROZEN/WILL NOT MOVE. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR CHECK FUNCTION IN RUNNING MODE AND CHECK THE OSCILLATION FREQUENCY WITH FREQUENCY METER. 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 NOT REPORTED; HOWEVER, IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE EVENT OCCURRED IN 2025. 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 22214524 ↗MalfunctionJun 16, 2025Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power; Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE OSCILLATING SAW ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS NOT WORKING. DURING IN-HOUSE ENGINEERING EVALUATION IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE WAS FROZEN/WILL NOT MOVE. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR CHECK FUNCTION IN RUNNING MODE AND CHECK THE OSCILLATION FREQUENCY WITH FREQUENCY METER. 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 NOT REPORTED, HOWEVER, IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE EVENT OCCURRED IN 2025. 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 22214485 ↗MalfunctionJun 6, 2025Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power; Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power
IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE OSCILLATING SAW ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS NOT WORKING. DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE WAS FROZEN/WOULD NOT MOVE. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR CHECK FUNCTION IN RUNNING MODE AND CHECK THE OSCILLATION FREQUENCY WITH FREQUENCY METER. 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 22161129 ↗MalfunctionMay 29, 2025Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power; Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PRIOR TO AN UNSPECIFIED SURGICAL PROCEDURE IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE DID NOT WORK. DURING IN-HOUSE ENGINEERING EVALUATION IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE WAS FROZEN/WILL NOT MOVE. 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 NOT REPORTED; HOWEVER, IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE EVENT OCCURRED IN 2025. 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 22105562 ↗MalfunctionMay 2, 2025Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power; Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE OSCILLATING SAW ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS NOT WORKING. DURING IN-HOUSE ENGINEERING EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE WAS FROZEN/WOULD NOT MOVE AND DID NOT FUNCTION. THE DEVICE ALSO FAILED PRETESTS FOR CHECK FUNCTION IN RUNNING MODE AND CHECK THE OSCILLATION FREQUENCY WITH FREQUENCY METER. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES NOR SURGICAL DELAY REPORTED. THE DATE OF EVENT WAS UNKNOWN BUT WAS KNOWN TO HAVE OCCURRED IN 2025. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21950339 ↗MalfunctionMay 2, 2025Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power; Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE OSCILLATING SAW ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS NOT WORKING. DURING IN-HOUSE ENGINEERING EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE WAS FROZEN/WOULD NOT MOVE AND DID NOT FUNCTION. THE DEVICE ALSO FAILED PRETESTS FOR CHECK FUNCTION IN RUNNING MODE AND CHECK THE OSCILLATION FREQUENCY WITH FREQUENCY METER. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCES NOR SURGICAL DELAY REPORTED. THE DATE OF EVENT WAS UNKNOWN BUT WAS KNOWN TO HAVE OCCURRED IN 2025. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21950267 ↗MalfunctionApr 30, 2025Mechanical Jam; Mechanical Jam
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS JAMMED. DURING IN-HOUSE ENGINEERING EVALUATION IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE WAS FROZEN/WILL NOT MOVE. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR CHECK FUNCTION IN RUNNING MODE AND CHECK THE OSCILLATION FREQUENCY WITH FREQUENCY METER. 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 NOT REPORTED, HOWEVER, IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE EVENT OCCURRED IN 2025. 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 21937280 ↗MalfunctionApr 4, 2025Mechanical Jam; Mechanical Jam
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE OSCILLATING SAW ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS FROZEN/WOULD NOT MOVE. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE DID NOT FUNCTION. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR CHECK FUNCTION IN RUNNING MODE AND CHECK THE OSCILLATION FREQUENCY WITH FREQUENCY METER. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE SAW ATTACHMENT WAS STUCK. 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 2024. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21774847 ↗MalfunctionMar 3, 2025Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power; Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE OSCILLATING SAW ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS FROZEN/WOULD NOT MOVE. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR CHECK FUNCTION IN RUNNING MODE AND CHECK THE OSCILLATION FREQUENCY WITH FREQUENCY METER. 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. 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 21505233 ↗MalfunctionFeb 18, 2025Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power; Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE OSCILLATING SAW ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS FROZEN/WOULD NOT MOVE. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR CHECK FUNCTION IN RUNNING MODE AND CHECK THE OSCILLATION FREQUENCY WITH FREQUENCY METER. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DEVICE STOPPED SWINGING WHEN IT CAME CONTACT WITH THE BONE. THIS EVENT DID NOT OCCUR DURING SURGERY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. 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
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