NA 03.503.085Recalls & reported problems
Synthes GmbH · DEPTH GAUGE FOR 2.0MM-3.0MM SCREWS / POLYMER HANDLE · Class 1
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- 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 10887587011967), received between Jun 8, 2021 and Jul 11, 2022 — classified as 9 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Deformation” (9 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
Device problems
- Material Deformation9
- Mechanical Jam1
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.
MalfunctionJul 11, 2022Material Deformation; Mechanical Jam; Material Deformation; Mechanical Jam
DEVICE REPORT FROM SYNTHES REPORTS AN EVENT IN THE UK AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CARDIAC THEATRES NOTIFIED OF A VERY STIFF DEPTH GAUGE USED IN THE CARDIAC MUSCLE FIBERS (CMF.) THE THE ITEM IS UNUSABLE AND THE INNER COMPONENT SEEMS TO BE BENT. THERE WAS A 10 MINUTE PROCEDURAL DELAY. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) DEPTH GAUGE F/MATMAND MEAS-RANGE UP-TO 4. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR COMPLAINT: (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 14976949 ↗MalfunctionJun 8, 2021Material Deformation; Material Deformation
DEVICE REPORT FROM (B)(6) REPORTS AN EVENT AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE THAT SIXTEEN (16) DEPTH GAUGES WERE DISCOVERED TO HAVE WEAR AND TEAR. THEY WERE GUMMY AND BENT. THESE DEPTH GAUGES HAVE NEVER BEEN REPLACED SINCE THE SETS WERE PLACED INTO SERVICE. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) DEPTH GAUGE. THIS IS REPORT 16 OF 16 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11960286 ↗MalfunctionJun 8, 2021Material Deformation; Material Deformation
DEVICE REPORT FROM (B)(6) REPORTS AN EVENT AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE THAT (16) DEPTH GAUGES WERE DISCOVERED TO HAVE WEAR AND TEAR. THEY WERE GUMMY AND BENT. THESE DEPTH GAUGES HAVE NEVER BEEN REPLACED SINCE THE SETS WERE PLACED INTO SERVICE. THIS REPORT IS FOR (1) DEPTH GAUGE. THIS IS REPORT 15 OF 16 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11960226 ↗MalfunctionJun 8, 2021Material Deformation; Material Deformation
DEVICE REPORT FROM (B)(6) REPORTS AN EVENT AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE THAT SIXTEEN (16) DEPTH GAUGES WERE DISCOVERED TO HAVE WEAR AND TEAR. THEY WERE GUMMY AND BENT. THESE DEPTH GAUGES HAVE NEVER BEEN REPLACED SINCE THE SETS WERE PLACED INTO SERVICE. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) DEPTH GAUGE. THIS IS REPORT 14 OF 16 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11960116 ↗MalfunctionJun 8, 2021Material Deformation; Material Deformation
DEVICE REPORT FROM (B)(6) REPORTS AN EVENT AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE THAT SIXTEEN (16) DEPTH GAUGES WERE DISCOVERED TO HAVE WEAR AND TEAR. THEY WERE GUMMY AND BENT. THESE DEPTH GAUGES HAVE NEVER BEEN REPLACED SINCE THE SETS WERE PLACED INTO SERVICE. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) DEPTH GAUGE. THIS IS REPORT 13 OF 16 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11960018 ↗MalfunctionJun 8, 2021Material Deformation; Material Deformation
DEVICE REPORT FROM (B)(6) REPORTS AN EVENT AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE THAT SIXTEEN (16) DEPTH GAUGES WERE DISCOVERED TO HAVE WEAR AND TEAR. THEY WERE GUMMY AND BENT. THESE DEPTH GAUGES HAVE NEVER BEEN REPLACED SINCE THE SETS WERE PLACED INTO SERVICE. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) DEPTH GAUGE. THIS IS REPORT 12 OF 16 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11959982 ↗MalfunctionJun 8, 2021Material Deformation; Material Deformation
DEVICE REPORT FROM (B)(6) REPORTS AN EVENT AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE THAT (16) DEPTH GAUGES WERE DISCOVERED TO HAVE WEAR AND TEAR. THEY WERE GUMMY AND BENT. THESE DEPTH GAUGES HAVE NEVER BEEN REPLACED SINCE THE SETS WERE PLACED INTO SERVICE. THIS REPORT IS FOR (1) DEPTH GAUGE. THIS IS REPORT 11 OF 16 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11959928 ↗MalfunctionJun 8, 2021Material Deformation; Material Deformation
DEVICE REPORT FROM (B)(6) REPORTS AN EVENT AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE THAT SIXTEEN (16) DEPTH GAUGES WERE DISCOVERED TO HAVE WEAR AND TEAR. THEY WERE GUMMY AND BENT. THESE DEPTH GAUGES HAVE NEVER BEEN REPLACED SINCE THE SETS WERE PLACED INTO SERVICE. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) DEPTH GAUGE. THIS IS REPORT 9 OF 16 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11959845 ↗MalfunctionJun 8, 2021Material Deformation; Material Deformation
DEVICE REPORT FROM (B)(4) REPORTS AN EVENT AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE THAT SIXTEEN (16) DEPTH GAUGES WERE DISCOVERED TO HAVE WEAR AND TEAR. THEY WERE GUMMY AND BENT. THESE DEPTH GAUGES HAVE NEVER BEEN REPLACED SINCE THE SETS WERE PLACED INTO SERVICE. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) DEPTH GAUGE. THIS IS REPORT 2 OF 16 FOR (B)(4)..
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11959323 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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