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NA 530.796Recalls & reported problems

Synthes GmbH · QUICK COUPLING FOR PINS Ø3.2MM · Class 1

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

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 10886982240316), received between Mar 8, 2023 and Sep 15, 2025 — classified as 3 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Excessive Heating” (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. 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

  • Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available2
  • Excessive Heating1
  • Mechanical Jam1
  • Overheating of Device1

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.

  • MalfunctionSep 15, 2025Overheating of Device; Overheating of Device

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE QUICK COUPLING DEVICE WAS RETURNED FOR SERVICE. DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE HAD HEAT, BEARINGS AND FAILED PRE-TEST FOR CHECK FUNCTION IN THE RUNNING MODE. 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 23051923 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 22, 2023Mechanical Jam; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available; Mechanical Jam; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available

    IT WAS REPORTED FROM (B)(6) THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE COMPACT AIR DRIVE DEVICE MOVING PARTS DID NOT MOVE SMOOTHLY TRIGGER. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR TRIGGER DID NOT MOVE SMOOTHLY AND THE UPPER TRIGGER WAS BLOCKED. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DEVICE HAD AN UNSPECIFIED 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 THE EVENT WAS UNKNOWN. HOWEVER, IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE EVENT OCCURRED IN 2023. 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 17797704 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 8, 2023Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available; Excessive Heating; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available; Excessive Heating

    IT WAS REPORTED FROM JAPAN THAT DURING AN OSTEOSYNTHESIS SURGICAL PROCEDURE FOR FEMORAL TROCHANTERIC FRACTURE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE QUICK COUPLING DEVICE BECAME HOT AND HAD LOWER THAN NORMAL ROTATIONS PER MINUTE. IT WAS REPORTED THAT WAS LESS THAN 30-MINUTE DELAY 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 Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 16506290 ↗

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