NA 317.18Recalls & reported problems
Synthes GmbH · 1.1MM DRILL BIT/STRYKER J-LTCH WITH 8MM STOP/44.5MM · Class 2
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 10887587038353), received between Sep 9, 2021 and Sep 9, 2021 — 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.
InjurySep 9, 2021Break; Entrapment of Device; Break; Entrapment of Device
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2021, DURING A HAND SURGERY PROCEDURE, THE DRILL BITS FROM 1.5MM CRANIOFACIAL MODULE (CMF) 1.1X8MM AND 1.1X12MM BROKE DURING A DIGIT AND METACARPAL ORIF. THERE WAS NO SURGICAL DELAY. IT WAS UNKNOWN IF THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED. THE FRAGMENTS OF THE BROKEN DEVICES WERE GENERATED. PATIENT OUTCOME IS UNKNOWN. THIS REPORT INVOLVES ONE (1) 1.1MM DRILL BIT/STRYKER J-LTCH WITH 8MM STOP/44.5MM. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 2 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient
MAUDE report 12447499 ↗
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 · TerminatedSynthes 0.76 mm Drill Bit/Stryker J-Latch/with 5mm Stop/44.5 mm Non-Sterile
- Z-2783-2016 · Jun 24, 2016 · TerminatedLight Adaptor for Small Battery Drive and Small Battery Drive II.
- Z-2784-2016 · Jun 24, 2016 · TerminatedAdaptor 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 · TerminatedPart # 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 · TerminatedSynthes 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 · TerminatedSynthes 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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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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