MULTILOCRecalls & reported problems across all models
Synthes GmbH · 48 models in the FDA device registry
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 402
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 54
- Recalls
- 0
We found 48 models of MULTILOC by Synthes GmbH in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 402 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Jul 1, 2014 and Sep 22, 2026 — classified as 54 injuries, 348 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (147 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. Widely used products collect more reports, so totals can't be used to compare products or estimate failure rates. Only reports that name a model's exact device identifier are counted. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works
Reports received per month, all models
Most reported MULTILOC problems
Device problems
- Break147
- Device-Device Incompatibility140
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem29
- Material Deformation23
- Mechanical Jam20
- Detachment of Device or Device Component12
- Material Twisted/Bent12
- Contamination /Decontamination Problem8
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions261
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient41
- No Patient Involvement20
- Insufficient Information19
- No Code Available19
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient13
- Nonunion/Delayed-union Bone Fracture8
- Foreign Body In Patient7
MULTILOC models
48 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.
- MULTILOC 03.019.017GAUGE, DEPTH119 reports
- MULTILOC 03.019.025SCREWDRIVER46 reports
- MULTILOC 03.019.006ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES41 reports
- MULTILOC 03.019.008ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES39 reports
- MULTILOC 03.019.007ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES38 reports
- MULTILOC 03.019.029PROBE15 reports
- MULTILOC 03.019.024ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES10 reports
- MULTILOC 03.019.013Guide, surgical, instrument9 reports
- MULTILOC 03.019.019Guide, surgical, instrument9 reports
- MULTILOC 03.019.012ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES8 reports
- MULTILOC 04.016.035SROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES5 reports
- MULTILOC 04.016.039SROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES5 reports
- MULTILOC 03.019.009ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES4 reports
- MULTILOC 04.016.038SROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES3 reports
- MULTILOC 04.019.042ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES3 reports
- MULTILOC 04.019.225SROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES3 reports
- MULTILOC 04.019.270SROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES3 reports
- MULTILOC 03.019.010SCREWDRIVER2 reports
- MULTILOC 04.016.225SROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES2 reports
- MULTILOC 04.016.240SROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES2 reports
- MULTILOC 04.016.270SROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES2 reports
- MULTILOC 04.018.225SROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES2 reports
- MULTILOC 04.018.240SROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES2 reports
- MULTILOC 04.019.034SROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES2 reports
- MULTILOC 04.019.040ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES2 reports
- MULTILOC 04.019.042SROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES2 reports
- MULTILOC 04.019.050ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES2 reports
- MULTILOC 04.019.300SROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES2 reports
- MULTILOC 03.019.003BIT, SURGICAL1 report
- MULTILOC 03.019.031Guide, surgical, instrument1 report
- MULTILOC 04.016.034SROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES1 report
- MULTILOC 04.016.315SROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES1 report
- MULTILOC 04.017.195SROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES1 report
- MULTILOC 04.017.210SROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES1 report
- MULTILOC 04.018.255SROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES1 report
- MULTILOC 04.019.000SROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES1 report
- MULTILOC 04.019.005SROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES1 report
- MULTILOC 04.019.022SROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES1 report
- MULTILOC 04.019.026SROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES1 report
- MULTILOC 04.019.028ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES1 report
- MULTILOC 04.019.028SROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES1 report
- MULTILOC 04.019.034ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES1 report
- MULTILOC 04.019.036SROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES1 report
- MULTILOC 04.019.044ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES1 report
- MULTILOC 04.019.048ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES1 report
- MULTILOC 04.019.195SROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES1 report
- MULTILOC 04.019.255SROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES1 report
- MULTILOC 04.019.285SROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES1 report
Recent MULTILOC adverse event reports
The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 22, 2026Device-Device Incompatibility
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50862718 ↗MalfunctionSep 22, 2026Device-Device Incompatibility
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50862709 ↗MalfunctionSep 22, 2026Device-Device Incompatibility
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50862692 ↗MalfunctionSep 22, 2026Device-Device Incompatibility
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50862688 ↗MalfunctionSep 16, 2026Device-Device Incompatibility; Mechanical Jam
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50793424 ↗MalfunctionSep 16, 2026Device-Device Incompatibility; Mechanical Jam
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50793423 ↗MalfunctionSep 9, 2026Break
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50696660 ↗MalfunctionSep 9, 2026Device-Device Incompatibility
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50695655 ↗MalfunctionSep 9, 2026Device-Device Incompatibility
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50695550 ↗MalfunctionSep 9, 2026Device-Device Incompatibility
It was reported an upper limb surgeon has said he has had the aiming arm and nail miss a couple of times now on Multiloc cases.Prior to the case yesterday we did check it all aligned but when doing the distal locking for a short nail the drill did hit. I suggested tightening up the connection screw but he felt it and said it was tight.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50690497 ↗MalfunctionSep 9, 2026Device-Device Incompatibility
It was reported an upper limb surgeon has said he has had the aiming arm and nail miss a couple of times now on Multiloc cases. Prior to the case, yesterday, we did check it, it was all aligned but when doing the distal locking for a short nail the drill, it did hit. I suggested tightening up the connection screw, but he felt it and said it was tight.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50690254 ↗MalfunctionSep 8, 2026Break
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50678098 ↗MalfunctionAug 25, 2026Mechanical Jam
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50436644 ↗MalfunctionAug 3, 2026Device-Device Incompatibility
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50114871 ↗MalfunctionAug 3, 2026Device-Device Incompatibility
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50114843 ↗
Other Synthes GmbH products
All Synthes GmbH devices →Sources and updates
- Models: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Models are grouped by the brand name the manufacturer registered.
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026
- 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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