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UNIUM 05.001.611Recalls & reported problems

Synthes GmbH · UNIUM(TM) RECIPROCATING SAW HANDPIECE · Class 1

All models of UNIUM (3)

Data updated Oct 18, 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 10886982309587), received between Oct 28, 2025 and Dec 30, 2025 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Complete Loss of Power” (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 18, 2026.

Reports received per month

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Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Complete Loss of Power1
  • Device Reprocessing Problem1
  • Physical Resistance/Sticking1

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.

  • MalfunctionDec 30, 2025Physical Resistance/Sticking; Complete Loss of Power; Physical Resistance/Sticking; Complete Loss of Power

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE UNIUM DEVICE TRIGGER WAS STICKY. IT WAS REPORTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DEVICE WAS NOT FUNCTIONAL. IT WAS UNKNOWN WHEN THE EVENT OCCURRED. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF DELAYS TO A SURGICAL PROCEDURE. 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 23922540 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 28, 2025Device Reprocessing Problem; Device Reprocessing Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE UNIUM RECIPROCATING SAW HANDPIECE DEVICE WAS LEAKING A LIQUID. THE DEVICE ALSO FAILED PRETESTS FOR FUNCTION TEST FOR TIGHTNESS. IT WAS REPORTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DEVICE SEALS WERE FAILING. IT WAS UNKNOWN WHEN THE EVENT OCCURRED. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF DELAYS TO A SURGICAL PROCEDURE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. THE DATE OF EVENT WAS UNKNOWN BUT WAS KNOWN TO HAVE OCCURRED IN 2025 ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23403211 ↗

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