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Matrix 03.503.244Recalls & reported problems

Synthes GmbH · MATRIX 1.1MM DRILL BIT J-LATCH/4MM STOP/44.5MM · Class 2

All models of Matrix (80)

Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 10887587012568), received between Jun 18, 2019 and Jun 18, 2019 — classified as 1 injury.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (1 report).

6 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K043310); they may or may not involve this specific model.

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

  • Break1
  • Entrapment of Device1

Patient problems

  • Foreign Body In Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryJun 18, 2019Break; Entrapment of Device; Break; Entrapment of Device

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2019, AFTER AN UNKNOWN SURGERY, THE SURGEON CHECKED THE CONDITION OF THE PATIENT UNDER X-RAY. THE X-RAY SHOWED FOREIGN MATERIAL THAT APPEARED TO BE A DRILL BIT TIP. THE PATIENT OUTCOME IS UNKNOWN. THIS COMPLAINT INVOLVES ONE (1) DRILL BIT. THIS REPORT IS 1 OF 1 FOR (B)(4).

    Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient

    MAUDE report 8707410 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K043310. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-0681-2017 · Nov 1, 2016 · Terminated
    Synthes 0.76 mm Drill Bit/Stryker J-Latch/with 5mm Stop/44.5 mm Non-Sterile
  • Z-2783-2016 · Jun 24, 2016 · Terminated
    Light Adaptor for Small Battery Drive and Small Battery Drive II.
  • Z-2784-2016 · Jun 24, 2016 · Terminated
    Adaptor for Small Battery Drive and Small Battery Drive II. Product Usage: The Light Adaptor for Small Battery Drive (SBD) /Small Battery Drive II (SBD II) is designed for use in
  • Z-2199-2016 · May 31, 2016 · Terminated
    Part # 313.250, 1.1mm Drill Bit, Mini QC with 4mm Stop/44.5mm, lot # 4326989, mfg. 9/28/2001 Product Usage: The DePuy Synthes MR Safe Instruments and MR conditional Instruments ar
  • Z-1313-2015 · Dec 19, 2014 · Terminated
    Synthes Electric Pen Drive (EPD) System, The Synthes Electric Pen Drive is indicated for screw insertion, pin and wire replacement, cutting of bone and metal, drilling, decorticati
  • Z-0615-2014 · Apr 15, 2013 · Terminated
    Synthes Hand Switch - Electric Pen Drive, Part Number 05.001.012 The Synthes Electric Pen Drive is indicated for screw insertion, pin and wire replacement, cutting of bone and met

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