NA 530.732Recalls & reported problems
Synthes GmbH · CHUCK WITH KEY-REAM SPEED FOR BATTERY POWER LINE · Class 1
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 15
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 15 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10886982240170), received between Dec 7, 2017 and Nov 24, 2025 — classified as 15 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Detachment of Device or Device Component” (8 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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Detachment of Device or Device Component8
- Complete Loss of Power6
- Mechanical Jam5
- Excessive Heating2
- Device Reprocessing Problem1
- Device Slipped1
- Material Fragmentation1
- Vibration1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions10
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient5
Recent adverse event reports
The 15 most recent of 15 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionNov 24, 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 CHUCK WITH KEY DEVICE WAS FROZEN/WOULD NOT MOVE-CHUCK SEIZED, WORN SEAL, COLOR BAND WAS CHIPPING/FADING AND COSMETIC DAMAGE-WORN COUPLING. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR MARKINGS AND CHECK DRILL CHUCK FUNCTION. 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. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23630948 ↗MalfunctionMar 8, 2024Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power; Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power
IT WAS REPORTED FROM INDIA THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE CHUCK DEVICE WAS FROZEN/WOULD NOT MOVE - CHUCK SEIZED AND DID NOT FUNCTION. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR CHECK DRILL CHUCK FUNCTION AND CHECK GENERAL FUNCTION IN THE RUNNING MODE. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DEVICE WAS NOT WORKING. 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 2024. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, AN ADDITIONAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18865076 ↗MalfunctionAug 4, 2023Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CHUCK DEVICE BROKE IN HALF DURING USE. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THE DEVICE WAS USED IN SURGERY, OR IF THERE WAS PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WERE ANY DELAYS IN A SURGICAL PROCEDURE, OR IF A SPARE DEVICE WAS AVAILABLE FOR USE. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WERE ANY INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. THE EXACT DATE OF THIS EVENT WAS UNKNOWN. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17461364 ↗MalfunctionJul 12, 2023Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CHUCK WITH KEY DEVICE BROKE IN HALF DURING USE. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THE EVENT OCCURRED DURING A SURGICAL PROCEDURE. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WAS A DELAY TO A PLANNED PROCEDURE. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WAS A SPARE DEVICE AVAILABLE FOR USE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT REPORTED. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION, OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. THE EXACT DATE OF THE EVENT WAS NOT REPORTED. 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 17310155 ↗MalfunctionJun 21, 2023Complete Loss of Power; Excessive Heating; Complete Loss of Power; Excessive Heating
IT WAS REPORTED FROM RUSSIA THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE CHUCK WITH KEY DEVICE COLOR BAND WAS CHIPPING, THE JAW CHUCK WAS FRACTURED, MADE EXCESSIVE NOISE, WAS HEATING UP AND THE ETCHING WAS ILLEGIBLE. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETESTS FOR GENERAL CONDITION, MARKINGS, CHECK DRILL CHUCK FUNCTION AND CHECK GENERAL FUNCTION IN RUNNING MODE. 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 17173409 ↗MalfunctionJun 16, 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 CHUCK WITH KEY DEVICE HAD COSMETIC DAMAGE (WORN), THE COLOR BAND WAS CHIPPING, THE CHUCK SEIZED AND THE ETCHING WAS ILLEGIBLE. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETESTS FOR GENERAL CONDITION, MARKINGS AND CHECK DRILL CHUCK FUNCTION. 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 17145900 ↗MalfunctionSep 29, 2022Complete Loss of Power; Excessive Heating; Complete Loss of Power; Excessive Heating
IT WAS REPORTED FROM RUSSIA THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE CHUCK WITH KEY DEVICECOLOR BAND WAS CHIPPING, WAS HEATING UP, THE K WIRE SETTINGS WOULD NOT CHANGE AND THE ETCHING WAS ILLEGIBLE. THE DEVICE ALSO FAILED PRETESTS FOR GENERAL CONDITION, MARKINGS, CHECK DRILL CHUCK FUNCTION, DRILL CHUCK IN SMALLEST RANGE, DRILL CHUCK IN LARGEST RANGE AND CHECK FOR RUN-OUT INSPECTION IN RUNNING MODE. 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 15503022 ↗MalfunctionAug 9, 2022Device Reprocessing Problem; Material Fragmentation; Device Slipped; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Mechanical Jam; Device Reprocessing Problem; Material Fragmentation; Device Slipped; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Mechanical Jam
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING TESTING IN THE STERILE PROCESSING DEPARTMENT (SPD), IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE CHUCK DEVICE BECAME LOOSE AND THEN BROKE. THE REPORTER FURTHER CLARIFIED THAT THE DEVICE WAS VERY LOOSE AND WOBBLY. WHEN TESTED WITH THE DRILL DEVICE, THE CHUCK FELL APART INSTANTLY. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE INSIDE WAS COVERED IN DARK SUBSTANCE. THE EVENT WAS NOT RELATED TO SURGERY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT REPORTED. 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 REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15191408 ↗MalfunctionDec 15, 2021Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power; Mechanical Jam; Complete Loss of Power
IT WAS REPORTED FROM (B)(6) THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE CHUCK DEVICE MOVING PARTS DID NOT MOVE SMOOTHLY, DID NOT FUNCTION, HAD COMPONENT DAMAGE, WAS FROZEN/WOULD NOT MOVE AND THE CHUCK SEIZED. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR CHECK THE UNTRUE RUNNING, CHECK THE FREE MOVEMENT, CHECK FUNCTION OF THE TOOL COUPLING AND CHECK THE DRILL CHUCK. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DEVICE HAD NO ROTATION AND WAS LOCKING. 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, AN ADDITIONAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 13010538 ↗MalfunctionApr 30, 2021Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CHUCK DEVICE WAS BROKEN. ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, METAL HAD SHEARED AND HAD COME APART. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THE DEVICE WAS USED IN SURGERY, OR IF THERE WAS PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WERE ANY DELAYS IN THE SURGICAL PROCEDURE, OR IF A SPARE DEVICE WAS AVAILABLE FOR USE. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WERE ANY 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 11753304 ↗MalfunctionMar 17, 2020Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED FROM (B)(6) THAT THE CHUCK WITH KEY DEVICE WAS BROKEN IN TWO PARTS. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THE EVENT OCCURRED DURING A SURGICAL PROCEDURE. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WAS A DELAY TO A PLANNED PROCEDURE. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WAS A SPARE DEVICE AVAILABLE FOR USE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT REPORTED. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. THE EXACT DATE OF THE EVENT WAS NOT REPORTED. 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 9842465 ↗MalfunctionMar 4, 2020Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CHUCK WITH KEY DEVICE WAS OFF BALANCE AND GETTING STUCK. DURING IN-HOUSE ENGINEERING EVALUATION IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE COUPLING SHAFT HAD BROKEN OFF INSIDE THE DRILL CHUCK. 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 NOT REPORTED. 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 9786465 ↗MalfunctionSep 4, 2019Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN UNSPECIFIED SURGICAL PROCEDURE, THE CHUCK DEVICE BROKE IN HALF. IT WAS NOT REPORTED WHETHER THERE WERE ANY DELAYS IN THE PROCEDURE OR WHETHER A SPARE DEVICE WAS AVAILABLE FOR USE. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WERE ANY INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. DURING IN-HOUSE ENGINEERING EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE COUPLING SHAFT BROKE IN HALF. 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 IS UNKNOWN. 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 8961531 ↗MalfunctionApr 9, 2019Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED FROM (B)(6) THAT DURING AN UNSPECIFIED SURGICAL PROCEDURE IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE CHUCK WITH KEY DEVICE HAD A BREAKAGE. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE FELL TO THE GROUND. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO DELAY IN THE PROCEDURE DUE TO THE EVENT. IT WAS REPORTED THAT AN UNSPECIFIED SPARE DEVICE WAS AVAILABLE FOR USE. THERE WAS PATIENT INVOLVEMENT REPORTED. THERE WAS 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 Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8495454 ↗MalfunctionDec 7, 2017Vibration; Vibration
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A SURGICAL PROCEDURE ON A FRACTURED HIP, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT CHUCK ATTACHMENT DEVICE WAS WOBBLING. THERE WERE NO DELAYS TO THE SURGICAL PROCEDURE AS A SPARE DEVICE WAS AVAILABLE TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY. THERE WAS PATIENT INVOLVEMENT REPORTED. 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 REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 7098875 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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