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NA 317.24Recalls & reported problems

Synthes GmbH · 1.1MM DRILL BIT/MINI QC WITH 4MM 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 10887587038414), received between Sep 4, 2018 and Sep 4, 2018 — 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

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 4, 2018Break; Break

    DEVICE REPORT FROM SYNTHES REPORTS AN EVENT IN (B)(6) AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A CRANIOTOMY SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2018, WHILE DRILLING FOR PATIENT SPECIFIC IMPLANT (PSI) THE TIP OF THE DRILL BIT BROKE AND THE BROKEN FRAGMENT WAS NOT RETRIEVED. THE SURGICAL PROCEDURE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED. THERE WAS NO SURGICAL DELAYED REPORTED. PATIENT OUTCOME WAS UNKNOWN. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) 1.1MM DRILL BIT/MINI QC WITH 4MM STOP/44.5MM. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR COMPLAINT (B)(4).

    Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient

    MAUDE report 7844006 ↗

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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