MatrixRIB 03.501.703Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10887587011363), received between Aug 4, 2021 and Aug 4, 2021 — classified as 3 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Deformation” (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 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionAug 4, 2021Material Deformation; Material Deformation

  DEVICE REPORT FROM SYNTHES REPORTS AN EVENT IN (B)(6) AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE THREE INSTRUMENTS WERE DISCOVERED TO HAVE SMALL HOLES AND MARKINGS ON THE HANDLES. NO SURGICAL OR PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THIS REPORT IS FOR (1) TROCAR FOR MATRIXRIB SYSTEM. THIS IS REPORT 3 OF 3 FOR (B)(4).

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 12273556 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 4, 2021Material Deformation; Material Deformation

  DEVICE REPORT FROM SYNTHES REPORTS AN EVENT IN (B)(6) AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE THREE INSTRUMENTS WERE DISCOVERED TO HAVE SMALL HOLES AND MARKINGS ON THE HANDLES. NO SURGICAL OR PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) TROCAR FOR MATRIXRIB SYSTEM. THIS IS REPORT 2 OF 3 FOR (B)(4).

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 12273554 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 4, 2021Corroded; Corroded

  DEVICE REPORT FROM SYNTHES REPORTS AN EVENT IN (B)(6) AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE THREE INSTRUMENTS WERE DISCOVERED TO HAVE SMALL HOLES AND MARKINGS ON THE HANDLES. NO SURGICAL OR PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THIS REPORT IS FOR (1) TROCAR FOR MATRIXRIB SYSTEM. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 3 FOR (B)(4).

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 12273553 ↗