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NA 314.68Recalls & reported problems

Synthes GmbH · 1.5MM/2.0MM SCREWDRIVER BLADE WITH HOLDING SLEEVE, LONG · Class 1

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

Adverse event reports
4
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10887587037660), received between Dec 16, 2020 and Apr 6, 2026 — classified as 4 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (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 16, 2026.

Reports received per month

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Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break2
  • Material Twisted/Bent2

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions4

Recent adverse event reports

The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionApr 6, 2026Material Twisted/Bent

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TIP OF THE SCREWDRIVERS ARE WORN OUT. THEY DO NOT ENGAGE SCREW HEADS PROPERLY ANYMORE. THE SURGERY WAS DELAYED 2 MINUTES DUE TO THE ISSUE. THE PROCEDURE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24794233 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 6, 2026Material Twisted/Bent

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TIP OF THE SCREWDRIVERS ARE WORN OUT. THEY DO NOT ENGAGE SCREW HEADS PROPERLY ANYMORE. THE SURGERY WAS DELAYED 2 MINUTES DUE TO THE ISSUE. THE PROCEDURE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24794228 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 16, 2020Break; Break

    DEVICE REPORT FROM (B)(6) REPORTS AN EVENT AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE DURING AN AUDIT OF THE HAND TRAYS THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE DISCOVERED: THE STAR SCREWDRIVERS ARE WORN AND DO NOT SELF-CAPTURE SCREWS. ONE OF THE FLANGES ON THE CROSS HAVE BROKEN OFF OF THE CRUCIFORM DRIVER. THIS REPORT IS FOR 1 1.5MM/2.0MM SCREWDRIVER BLADE WITH HOLDING SLEEVE, LONG. THIS IS REPORT 3 OF 5 FOR (B)(4).

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 11019335 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 16, 2020Break; Break

    DEVICE REPORT FROM (B)(6) REPORTS AN EVENT AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE DURING AN AUDIT OF THE HAND TRAYS THE FOLLOWING ISSUES WERE DISCOVERED: THE STAR SCREWDRIVERS ARE WORN AND DO NOT SELF-CAPTURE SCREWS. ONE OF THE FLANGES ON THE CROSS HAVE BROKEN OFF OF THE CRUCIFORM DRIVER. THIS REPORT IS FOR 1 1.5MM/2.0MM SCREWDRIVER BLADE WITH HOLDING SLEEVE, LONG. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 5 FOR (B)(4).

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 11019247 ↗

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