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NA 518.01Recalls & reported problems

Synthes GmbH · OSCILLATING BONE SAW DOUBLE HOSE CONNECTOR · Class 1

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

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 10886982238795), received between Dec 12, 2017 and Feb 12, 2018 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Naturally Worn” (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.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Naturally Worn1
  • Output below Specifications1

Patient problems

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient2

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionFeb 12, 2018Output below Specifications; Output below Specifications

    IT WAS REPORTED BY (B)(6) THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE MOTOR POWER WAS TOO LOW ON THE OSCILLATING BONE SAW DEVICE. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE MOTOR WAS WEAK. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR CHECK OSCILLATION FREQUENCY. MIN 15¿000 ¿ 18¿000 OSC/MIN(XXXXX DIGIT) AND CHECK STATUS OF DEVELOPMENT. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DEVICE HAD AN UNDETERMINED MALFUNCTION. 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 THIS EVENT WAS UNKNOWN. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 7263416 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 12, 2017Naturally Worn; Naturally Worn

    IT WAS REPORTED FROM (B)(6) THAT DURING AN UNSPECIFIED SURGICAL PROCEDURE, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE OSCILLATING SAW DEVICE WAS BLOCKED. THERE WERE NO DELAYS IN THE SURGICAL PROCEDURE. A SPARE DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE SURGICAL PROCEDURE. THERE WAS PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THERE WERE NO 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 Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 7109157 ↗

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