MatrixRIB 03.501.033Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 11 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10887587010649), received between Aug 24, 2018 and Apr 2, 2026 — classified as 11 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Deformation” (5 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.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 11 most recent of 11 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionApr 2, 2026Material Deformation

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE 2.2 THRD DRILL GUIDE MATRIXRIB LCKNG PLS WAS BENT DURING ROUTINE TESTING OF FIELD EQUIPMENT. THE EVENT INVOLVED NO ACCOUNT OR PATIENT PARTICIPATION, AND THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT OR USER HARM OR SIGNIFICANT DELAY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24768358 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 5, 2024Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON 19-FEBRUARY-2024, THE COLLAR OF THE PRODUCT IN QUESTION BROKE OFF. THERE WERE NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES. NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE. THIS REPORT IS FOR A 2.2MM THREADED DRILL GUIDE FOR MATRIXRIB LOCKING PLATES. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR (B)(4).

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 18835977 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 18, 2023Device-Device Incompatibility; Material Twisted/Bent; Device-Device Incompatibility; Material Twisted/Bent

  DEVICE REPORT FROM DEPUY SYNTHES REPORTS AN EVENT IN (B)(6) AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE GUIDE WAS TWISTED DURING THE SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2023, WHICH MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO PASS THE DRILL BIT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT IMPACT. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) 2.2MM THREADED DRILL GUIDE FOR MATRIXRIB LOCKING PLATES. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR COMPLAINT (B)(4).

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 17766001 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 9, 2023Material Deformation; Material Deformation

  THERE WAS NO SURGICAL DELAY. THE PROCEDURE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16126262 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 19, 2022Material Deformation; Material Deformation

  DEVICE REPORT FROM SYNTHES REPORTS AN EVENT IN COLOMBIA AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED ON (B)(6) 2022, THAT THE DRILL GUIDE WAS CROOKED AFTER SURGERY. IT DID NOT THREAD WELL INTO THE HOLE IN THE PLATE. CONCOMITANT DEVICE REPORTED: UNK - PLATES: TRAUMA (PART# UNKNOWN; LOT# UNKNOWN; QUANTITY: UNKNOWN). THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) MATRIXRIB DRILL GUID 2.2 F/PL. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR COMPLAINT (B)(4).

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16005829 ↗
• MalfunctionNov 15, 2022Material Deformation; Material Deformation

  DEVICE REPORT FROM SYNTHES REPORTS AN EVENT IN COLOMBIA AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2022, THE MATRIX RIBS 2.2 DRILL GUIDE WAS FOUND TO BE BENT ON THE THREADED PART. THE INTERVENTION WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED, AND THERE WAS NO DELAY DUE TO THE REPORTED EVENT. THE PATIENT OUTCOME WAS SATISFACTORY AT THE END OF THE PROCEDURE. THIS REPORT INVOLVES ONE 2.2MM THREADED DRILL GUIDE FOR MATRIXRIB LOCKING PLATES. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR (B)(4).

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 15796601 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 5, 2022Material Deformation; Material Deformation

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2022, THE DRILL GUIDE WAS BENT. THIS REPORT INVOLVES ONE 2.2MM THREADED DRILL GUIDE FOR MATRIXRIB LOCKING PLATES. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR (B)(4).

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 15544785 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 29, 2019Material Twisted/Bent; Material Twisted/Bent

  CONCOMITANT DEVICE: UNKNOWN PLATE (PART# UNKNOWN, LOT# UNKNOWN, QUANTITY# 1).

  Patient problems: Not Applicable

  MAUDE report 9251955 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 17, 2018Material Twisted/Bent; Material Twisted/Bent

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE THREADED DRILL GUIDE WAS DISCOVERED TO HAVE STRIPPED OUT WHILE THE SURGEON ATTEMPTED TO SCREW IN THE THREADED DRILL GUIDE TO THE MATRIXRIB LOCKING PLATE, DURING A THORACIC PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE. THE PROCEDURE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED USING THE DRILL SLEEVES IN THE SET. IT WAS UNKNOWN IF THERE WAS A SURGICAL DELAY. PATIENT OUTCOME WAS UNKNOWN. CONCOMITANT DEVICE REPORTED: MATRIXRIB PLATE (PART # UNKNOWN, LOT # UNKNOWN, QUANTITY UNKNOWN). THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) 2.2MM THREADED DRILL GUIDE FOR MATRIXRIB LOCKING PLATES. THIS IS REPORT 2 OF 2 FOR COMPLAINT (B)(4).

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 7973866 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 17, 2018Material Twisted/Bent; Material Twisted/Bent

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE THREADED DRILL GUIDE WAS DISCOVERED TO HAVE STRIPPED OUT WHILE THE SURGEON ATTEMPTED TO SCREW IN THE THREADED DRILL GUIDE TO THE MATRIXRIB LOCKING PLATE, DURING A THORACIC PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE. THE PROCEDURE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED USING THE DRILL SLEEVES IN THE SET. IT WAS UNKNOWN IF THERE WAS A SURGICAL DELAY. PATIENT OUTCOME WAS UNKNOWN. CONCOMITANT DEVICE REPORTED: MATRIXRIB PLATE (PART # UNKNOWN, LOT # UNKNOWN, QUANTITY UNKNOWN). THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) 2.2MM THREADED DRILL GUIDE FOR MATRIXRIB LOCKING PLATES. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 2 FOR COMPLAINT (B)(4).

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 7973823 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 24, 2018Material Twisted/Bent; Material Twisted/Bent

  (B)(6) REPORTS THAT THE TIP OF THE THREADED DRILL GUIDE FOR MATRIXRIB LOCKING PLATES WAS FOUND OUT TO BE BENT, AND THEREFORE UNUSABLE, UPON DELIVERING AN IN-SERVICE TO MEDICAL DEVICE REPROCESSING DELIVERY (MDRD). THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THIS REPORT IS FOR A 2.2MM THREADED DRILL GUIDE FOR MATRIXRIB LOCKING PLATES. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR (B)(4).

  Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

  MAUDE report 7814067 ↗