NA 317.338Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 10887587038513), received between Sep 9, 2021 and Sep 9, 2021 — classified as 1 malfunction.

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

Recent adverse event reports

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

• MalfunctionSep 9, 2021Break; Break

  DEVICE REPORT FROM SYNTHES REPORTS AN EVENT IN (B)(6) AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2021 THE DOCTOR NEEDED DRILL BIT WHICH BROKE DURING THE PROCEDURE. FRAGMENTS WERE RECOVERED AND LATER THE SURGEON DECIDED TO USE ANOTHER DRILL BIT WHICH ALSO BROKE. THE FRAGMENTS WERE NOT ABLE TO BE RECOVERED AND REMAINED IN THE PATIENT. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) 1.1MM DRILL BIT/MINI QC/110MM. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 2 FOR COMPLAINT (B)(4).

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 12446286 ↗

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-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-2783-2016 · Jun 24, 2016 · Terminated
  Light Adaptor for Small Battery Drive and Small Battery Drive II.
• 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