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Synthes GmbH · BATTERY REAMER/DRILL II · Class 1

Data updated Oct 13, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Quick summary

This Synthes Battery Reamer/Drill II is a battery-powered surgical drill. All 1,521 reports describe device malfunctions, mostly the drill sticking or resisting movement, losing power completely or intermittently, or jamming. The reports list no deaths and no injuries, and they describe equipment problems rather than patient harm. No recalls name this device.

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Adverse event reports
1,492
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1,492 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10886982240125), received between Nov 22, 2017 and Sep 30, 2026 — classified as 1,492 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Physical Resistance/Sticking” (882 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

Nov 2023: 17 reportsDec 2023: 13 reportsJan 2024: 16 reportsFeb 2024: 20 reportsMar 2024: 18 reportsApr 2024: 22 reportsMay 2024: 16 reportsJun 2024: 25 reportsJul 2024: 19 reportsAug 2024: 22 reportsSep 2024: 13 reportsOct 2024: 25 reportsNov 2024: 11 reportsDec 2024: 19 reportsJan 2025: 18 reportsFeb 2025: 20 reportsMar 2025: 16 reportsApr 2025: 22 reportsMay 2025: 14 reportsJun 2025: 21 reportsJul 2025: 14 reportsAug 2025: 13 reportsSep 2025: 12 reportsOct 2025: 10 reportsNov 2025: 13 reportsDec 2025: 28 reportsJan 2026: 24 reportsFeb 2026: 18 reportsMar 2026: 18 reportsApr 2026: 28 reportsMay 2026: 21 reportsJun 2026: 24 reportsJul 2026: 7 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 7 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports20242025202628
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Physical Resistance/Sticking882
  • Complete Loss of Power508
  • Mechanical Jam160
  • Intermittent Loss of Power123
  • Unintended System Motion103
  • Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available94
  • Excessive Heating72
  • Noise, Audible63

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1,081
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient322
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient91
  • Not Applicable1
  • Unspecified Tissue Injury1

Recent adverse event reports

The 25 most recent of 1,492 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Physical Resistance/Sticking; Complete Loss of Power

    It was reported that during service and evaluation, it was determined that the battery reamer/drill device had a sticky trigger. It was noted in the service order that the device had no function. There was no delay in surgery. This event did not occur during surgery. 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 50949653 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Physical Resistance/Sticking; Complete Loss of Power

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50936079 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Physical Resistance/Sticking; Complete Loss of Power

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50935641 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 28, 2026Physical Resistance/Sticking; Complete Loss of Power

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50924175 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 28, 2026Intermittent Loss of Power

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50924062 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 28, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component

    It was reported that the trigger of the battery reamer/drill device was detached. It was not reported if the device was used in surgery. It was not reported if there were any delays in a surgical procedure or if a spare device was available. 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 50915138 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Physical Resistance/Sticking; Complete Loss of Power

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50902982 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 27, 2026Physical Resistance/Sticking

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50024831 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 1, 2026Physical Resistance/Sticking; Complete Loss of Power

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE BATTERY REAMER/DRILL DEVICE HAD A STICKY TRIGGER, THE MOTOR WAS WORN, WOULD NOT RUN, AND HAD COMPONENT DAMAGE. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR GENERAL CONDITION, CHECK FOR STICKY TRIGGER, CHECK THE FUNCTION OF THE DEVICE, CHECK THE POWER WITH THE POWER TEST BENCH, AND MODE SWITCH-TEST. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DEVICE WAS NON-FUNCTIONAL. 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 25681925 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 1, 2026Physical Resistance/Sticking; Complete Loss of Power

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE BATTERY REAMER/DRILL DEVICE HAD A STICKY TRIGGER. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE HANDPIECE TRIGGER WAS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. 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 25681410 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 1, 2026Physical Resistance/Sticking; Complete Loss of Power

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE BATTERY HANDPIECE DEVICE HAD A STICKY TRIGGER. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DEVICE DID NOT WORK. 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 25680864 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 1, 2026Physical Resistance/Sticking; Complete Loss of Power

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE BATTERY REAMER/DRILL DEVICE HAD A STICKY TRIGGER. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DEVICE WAS UNABLE TO WORK. 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 25678650 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 1, 2026Physical Resistance/Sticking; Complete Loss of Power

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE MOVING PARTS OF THE TRIGGER DID NOT MOVE SMOOTHLY ON THE BATTERY REAMER/DRILL DEVICE. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT DURING AN UNSPECIFIED SURGICAL PROCEDURE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE DEVICE DID NOT WORK EVEN WITH A BATTERY ATTACHED. THE DEVICE WAS USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE BATTERY OSCILLATOR AND BATTERY REAMER/DRILL DEVICES. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WITH NO SURGICAL DELAY. 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 25678494 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 1, 2026Physical Resistance/Sticking

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE BATTERY REAMER/DRILL DEVICE HAD INSUFFICIENT/LOW POWER AND A STICKY TRIGGER. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR CHECK FOR STICKY TRIGGER AND CHECK THE POWER WITH THE POWER TEST BENCH. 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 25677876 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 26, 2026Physical Resistance/Sticking

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE BATTERY REAMER/DRILL FOR BPL II DEVICE TRIGGER MOVING PARTS DID NOT MOVE SMOOTHLY. 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 25641687 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 25, 2026Physical Resistance/Sticking; Complete Loss of Power

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE BATTERY REAMER/DRILL DEVICE HAD A STICKY TRIGGER AND WOULD NOT RUN. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR CHECK FOR STICKY TRIGGERS, CHECK CANNULATION, CHECK THE FUNCTION OF THE DEVICE, AND CHECK POWER WITH THE POWER TEST BENCH. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DEVICE WAS NOT WORKING. 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 25621051 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 25, 2026Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available; Physical Resistance/Sticking

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE BATTERY REAMER/DRILL DEVICE HAD A STICKY TRIGGER. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR CHECK FOR STICKY TRIGGERS. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DEVICE WAS DEFECTIVE. 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 25620315 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 23, 2026Physical Resistance/Sticking; Complete Loss of Power

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE BATTERY REAMER/DRILL FOR BPL II DEVICE TRIGGER WAS STICKY. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DEVICE WAS NOT WORKING. 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 25595372 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 22, 2026Physical Resistance/Sticking

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE BATTERY REAMER/DRILL DEVICE HAD A STICKY TRIGGER, HIGH OUTPUT/POWER, THE ELECTRICAL CONTROL UNIT (ECU WAS DAMAGED ¿ WILL NOT RUN, THE GEAR WAS WORN, AND THE BEARING WAS WORN. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR CHECK FOR STICKY TRIGGER, CHECK THE FUNCTION OF THE DEVICE, AND CHECK THE POWER WITH THE POWER TEST BENCH. 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 25585143 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 18, 2026Physical Resistance/Sticking; Complete Loss of Power

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE BATTERY REAMER/DRILL DEVICE HAD A STICKY TRIGGER. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DEVICE WAS NOT WORKING. 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 25548070 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 18, 2026Physical Resistance/Sticking; Complete Loss of Power

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE BATTERY REAMER/DRILL DEVICE HAD A STICKY TRIGGER. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DEVICE WAS NOT WORKING. 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 25547519 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 17, 2026Physical Resistance/Sticking; Complete Loss of Power

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE BATTERY REAMER/DRILL FOR BPL II DEVICE WAS JAMMED/SEIZED. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DEVICE WAS NOT IN PROPER WORKING CONDITION. 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 25537058 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 15, 2026Complete Loss of Power; Intermittent Loss of Power

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE BATTERY REAMER/DRILL DEVICE HAD INTERMITTENT OPERATION. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) WAS FAULTY. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR CHECK FUNCTION OF THE DEVICE AND CHECK THE POWER WITH THE POWER TEST BENCH. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DEVICE WAS NOT WORKING. 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 25511322 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 15, 2026Physical Resistance/Sticking; Complete Loss of Power

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE BATTERY REAMER/DRILL DEVICE HAD A STICKY TRIGGER. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DEVICE DID NOT WORK. 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 25510329 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 15, 2026Physical Resistance/Sticking; Complete Loss of Power

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE MOVING PARTS OF THE TRIGGER DID NOT MOVE SMOOTHLY ON THE BATTERY REAMER/DRILL DEVICE. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DEVICE DID NOT WORK. 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 25508462 ↗

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