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NA 03.424.060Recalls & reported problems

Synthes GmbH · 2.4 VOLT(TM) DEPTH GAUGE 0 TO 60MM · Class 1

Adverse event reports
9
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 9 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10886982335920), received between Jan 22, 2025 and Mar 4, 2026 — classified as 9 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (6 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: 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: 2 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 1 reportsJun 2025: 0 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 0 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 4 reportsNov 2025: 1 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 0 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 1 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520264
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break6
  • Material Deformation3
  • Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging2

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions9

Recent adverse event reports

The 9 most recent of 9 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionMar 4, 2026Material Deformation

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEPTH GAUGE WAS BENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24512693 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 17, 2025Break; Break

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED STATES THAT THIS WAS A POST-OPERATIVE EVENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23574232 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 17, 2025Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE VOLT DEPTH GAUGE BROKE AT THE METAL TIP COLOR JUNCTION AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23329727 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 17, 2025Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE VOLT DEPTH GAUGE BROKE AT THE METAL TIP COLOR JUNCTION AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23329723 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 17, 2025Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE VOLT DEPTH GAUGE BROKE AT THE METAL TIP COLOR JUNCTION AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23329717 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 17, 2025Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE VOLT DEPTH GAUGE BROKE AT THE METAL TIP COLOR JUNCTION AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23329712 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 1, 2025Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WERE BROKEN DEPTH GAUGES IN SPD AND HANDLE. THIS EVENT HAPPENED DURING STERILE PROCESSING. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21945352 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 22, 2025Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging; Material Deformation; Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging; Material Deformation

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED STATES THAT WAS NO ALLEGATION AGAINST THE LOCKING SCREWS. THIS WAS NOTICED WHEN THE ITEMS WERE BEING TAKEN OUT OF THE BOX TO BE PUT INTO THE SET.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21206672 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 22, 2025Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging; Material Deformation; Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging; Material Deformation

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED STATES THAT WAS NO ALLEGATION AGAINST THE LOCKING SCREWS. THIS WAS NOTICED WHEN THE ITEMS WERE BEING TAKEN OUT OF THE BOX TO BE PUT INTO THE SET.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21206649 ↗

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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.