Instrument, Surgical, Orthopedic, Ac-Powered Motor And Accessory/Attachment
FDA adverse event reports and recall history for instrument, surgical, orthopedic, ac-powered motor and accessory/attachment (product code HWE), from the public MAUDE/AEMS corpus and the live FDA recall database.
- Total reports
- 50,057
- Deaths
- 7
- Injuries
- 1,155
- Malfunctions
- 48,824
Reports per year
Source: FDA adverse event reports by year received, 2012–2026. Reporting paused during the 2026 MAUDE-to-AEMS transition and has since resumed.
Recent recalls
- 2018-01-11TerminatedUnder Investigation by firm
OSCILLATING SAW ATTACHMENT Surgical instrument motors and accessories/attachments are intended for use during surgical procedures to cut hard tissue or bone and soft tissue.
This voluntary recall was initiated because a veterinary unit was physically shipped in error to a non-veterinary customer account.
- 2017-09-22TerminatedProcess control
Herbert Cannulated Bone Screw System, Cannulated Main Drill 3.1 mm Diameter, Item Number/EDI 00115501500, Nonsterile
Various trauma and extremity instruments (drill bits and screw taps) were manufactured from raw material with an anomaly. The anomaly may be on or below the surface and can increase the risk of instrument fracture.
- 2017-09-22TerminatedProcess control
Long Drill 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) Diameter 8 inch (20.3 cm) Length, Item Number/EDI 00129100400, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
Various trauma and extremity instruments (drill bits and screw taps) were manufactured from raw material with an anomaly. The anomaly may be on or below the surface and can increase the risk of instrument fracture.
- 2017-09-22TerminatedProcess control
M/DN Intramedullary Fixation Femoral Drill 3.7 mm Diameter Replaces 2255-08-32, Item Number/EDI 00225503137, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
Various trauma and extremity instruments (drill bits and screw taps) were manufactured from raw material with an anomaly. The anomaly may be on or below the surface and can increase the risk of instrument fracture.
- 2017-09-22TerminatedProcess control
ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Drill 1.1 mm Diameter (.043 Inch), Item Number/EDI 00231801100, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
Various trauma and extremity instruments (drill bits and screw taps) were manufactured from raw material with an anomaly. The anomaly may be on or below the surface and can increase the risk of instrument fracture.
- 2017-09-22TerminatedProcess control
Zimmer Periarticular Locking Plate System Locking Screw Tap Standard Quick-Connect, 2.7 mm Diameter, Item Number/EDI 00236015327, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
Various trauma and extremity instruments (drill bits and screw taps) were manufactured from raw material with an anomaly. The anomaly may be on or below the surface and can increase the risk of instrument fracture.
- 2017-09-22TerminatedProcess control
ECT Internal Fracture Fixation Quick-Connect Drill, 1.5 mm Diameter, 85mm Length, Item Number/EDI 00241001500, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
Various trauma and extremity instruments (drill bits and screw taps) were manufactured from raw material with an anomaly. The anomaly may be on or below the surface and can increase the risk of instrument fracture.
- 2017-09-22TerminatedProcess control
Zimmer Natural Nail System Calibrated Drill Long 4.3mm, Item Number/EDI 00249004443, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
Various trauma and extremity instruments (drill bits and screw taps) were manufactured from raw material with an anomaly. The anomaly may be on or below the surface and can increase the risk of instrument fracture.
- 2017-09-22TerminatedProcess control
Drill Bit Jacobs Chuck 1.5 mm Diameter 70 mm Length, Item Number/EDI 00480507015, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
Various trauma and extremity instruments (drill bits and screw taps) were manufactured from raw material with an anomaly. The anomaly may be on or below the surface and can increase the risk of instrument fracture.
- 2017-09-22TerminatedProcess control
Drill Bit Quick-Connect 1.1 mm Diameter 60 mm Length, Item Number/EDI 00480606011, Nonsterile. orthopedic surgical instrument.
Various trauma and extremity instruments (drill bits and screw taps) were manufactured from raw material with an anomaly. The anomaly may be on or below the surface and can increase the risk of instrument fracture.
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