NA 292.30Recalls & reported problems
Synthes GmbH · 3.0MM KIRSCHNER WIRE W/TROCAR POINT 150MM · Class 2 · Implant
Data updated Oct 13, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 1
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 20886982180480), received between Apr 23, 2020 and Apr 23, 2020 — classified as 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (1 report).
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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break1
Patient problems
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
Recent adverse event reports
The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionApr 23, 2020Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2020 DURING A TIBIA SHAFT REVISION DUE TO A LOSS OF REDUCTION AND NON-UNION FROM PREVIOUS FIXATION THAT THE KIRSCHNER WIRE WITH TROCAR POINT BROKE OFF UPON INSERTION. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THERE WAS A SURGICAL DELAY. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY. THE GENERATED FRAGMENTS OF THE BROKEN DEVICE WERE REMOVED. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) 3.0MM KIRSCHNER WIRE W/TROCAR POINT 150MM. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 9991109 ↗
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- NA 292.652Synthes GmbH · Wire, surgical1 report
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 13, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 13, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 13, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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