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NA 03.133.106Recalls & reported problems

Synthes GmbH · 2.8MM DRILL BIT QC 135MM 45MM CALIBRATION · 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 10886982269652), received between Nov 13, 2025 and Nov 13, 2025 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device-Device Incompatibility” (2 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

Nov 2023: 0 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 0 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 0 reportsApr 2024: 0 reportsMay 2024: 0 reportsJun 2024: 0 reportsJul 2024: 0 reportsAug 2024: 0 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 0 reportsNov 2024: 0 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 0 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 0 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 0 reportsNov 2025: 2 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 0 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 0 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520262
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Device-Device Incompatibility2
  • Failure to Cut2

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionNov 13, 2025Failure to Cut; Device-Device Incompatibility; Failure to Cut; Device-Device Incompatibility

    IT WAS REPORTED DURING THE SURGERY, THE USF 1 CONSIGNMENT EQUIPMENT WAS USED AND WHEN THE DOCTOR ASKED FOR THE DRILL BITS TO FIX THE PLATE, THEY WERE VERY DIFFICULT TO ENTER THE PATIENT'S BONE, REQUESTING A CHANGE OF DRILL BIT. WITH EACH DRILL BIT THAT HE PASSED, THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED, CAUSING A DELAY. THE SURGERY WAS CARRIED OUT. IT ENDED SUCCESSFULLY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23543076 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 13, 2025Failure to Cut; Device-Device Incompatibility; Failure to Cut; Device-Device Incompatibility

    IT WAS REPORTED DURING THE SURGERY, THE USF 1 CONSIGNMENT EQUIPMENT WAS USED AND WHEN THE DOCTOR ASKED FOR THE DRILL BITS TO FIX THE PLATE, THEY WERE VERY DIFFICULT TO ENTER THE PATIENT'S BONE, REQUESTING A CHANGE OF DRILL BIT. WITH EACH DRILL BIT THAT HE PASSED, THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED, CAUSING A DELAY. THE SURGERY WAS CARRIED OUT. IT ENDED SUCCESSFULLY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23543071 ↗

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