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Device brand name · Motor surgical instrument ac-powered

Battery Handpiece/Modular For Trs: medical device reports filed with FDA

2,591 reports name it, 2014–2026. Manufacturer given most often on reports: Synthes. Product code GEY.

2,591
device reports naming the brand
0% of all MAUDE reports · about 210 a year
213
reports, 12 months to August 2026
222 in the 12 months before
99.7%
classified as malfunction
99.3% across the product code
0%
classified as death, as reported
0 reports · not verified by FDA

FDA's MAUDE database holds 2,591 reports that name the brand "Battery Handpiece/Modular For Trs" (motor surgical instrument ac-powered), received between March 2014 and August 2026; the manufacturer given most often on reports is Synthes. Spellings of one product vary from report to report.

213 reports arrived in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the 222 of the 12 months before. FDA releases MAUDE data monthly; reports can arrive months after an event, so the newest months grow in later releases. The event types recorded are malfunction (99.7%) and injury (0.3%); across all motor, surgical instrument, ac-powered reports (product code GEY) death is recorded in 0% and malfunction in 99.3%. Event type is the reporter's classification of the report, not a verified outcome.

The device problems coded most often are physical resistance/sticking (45%), mechanical jam (19.4%) and complete loss of power (17.7%). The patient problems coded most often are no patient involvement, burn(s) and blood loss. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."

Reports by month, five years

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Reports by the month FDA received them. FDA releases MAUDE data monthly; reports can arrive months after an event, so the newest months grow in later releases.

By year received

02094172014: 1520142015: 312016: 17520162017: 632018: 41720182019: 3012020: 26420202021: 1782022: 29520222023: 2752024: 22320242025: 2062026: 1482026

Event type and report source

Event type, as classified on the report

Death0%0
Injury0.3%7
Malfunction99.7%2,584
Other0%0
Not given0%0

Who filed the report

Manufacturer report100%2,591
Voluntary report0%0
User facility report0%0
Distributor report0%0
Not given0%0

Grey bar: all 18,245 reports carrying product code GEY. Event type is the filer's classification and is not verified by FDA.

Device problems coded

Device problem (FDA code)ReportsShareShare across product code
Physical resistance/sticking1,16545%18.8%
Mechanical jam50319.4%15.5%
Complete loss of power45917.7%12.5%
Noise, audible2068%4.3%
Unintended system motionthe device moved when it should not have1746.7%10.9%
Excessive heating1495.8%5.7%
Breakthe device broke893.4%4.7%
Intermittent loss of power803.1%2.8%
Fail-safe problem773%7.5%
Leak/splashthe device leaked702.7%4.5%
Overheating of device662.5%2.2%
Detachment of device or device componentpart of the device came off522%3.4%
Fluid/blood leak481.9%2.1%
Device operates differently than expectedthe device behaved unexpectedly421.6%5.9%
Device inoperablethe device could not be used311.2%7.4%
Premature separation311.2%0.5%
Intermittent energy output271%1%
Partial blockage271%2.1%
Unexpected shutdown261%0.6%
Output below specifications240.9%1.5%

FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report; one report can carry several. Generic codes such as "no apparent adverse event" are left out.

Patient problems coded

Patient problem (FDA code)ReportsShare
No patient involvement1355.2%
Burn(s)a burn20.1%
Blood loss10%
Hemorrhage/blood loss/bleeding10%
Not applicable10%
Skin irritationirritated skin10%

Patient problem codes are present mainly in reports filed since 2019 and are often blank.

In context

MeasureBattery Handpiece/Modular For TrsProduct code GEYAll MAUDE reports
Reports2,59118,24526,136,888
Share of that pool—14.2%0%
Classified as death, per 1,000 reports009
Classified as injury0.3%0.7%36.2%
Classified as malfunction99.7%99.3%62.3%
Filed by the manufacturer100%99.8%94.9%

Shares are of reports, not of devices in use. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."

Other brands with product code GEY

BrandReportsLatest 12 monthsClassified as death
Emax 2 Plus Motor8,860620%
Batt-Handpiece Mod F/Trs1,21700%
Power Drive93600%
Battery Oscillator84000%
Battery Reamer/Drill77400%
Recon Sagittal Saw With Key For Trs418210%
Kincise Automated Surgical Impactor397110%
Chuck With Key F/Bpl285370%
Batt-Handpiece Recon Sagittal Saw W/T-Ha19900%
Kincise Pinnacle Shell/Liner Impactor191110%
Universal Modular Electric/Battery Double23800%
Universal Oscillating Saw Attachment23600%
Chuck With Key/Drill Speed For Trs655940%
Power Module F/Trs56600%
12 4cm Heavy Duty Long Attch18300%

Ordered by report count for navigation only. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA also states that "common products may have a higher number of adverse events due to the higher total number of people using the product."

Questions about Battery Handpiece/Modular For Trs reports

How many FDA reports name Battery Handpiece/Modular For Trs?

2,591 medical device reports in the openFDA MAUDE release of 28 Sep 2026, covering reports received through August 2026; 213 in the latest 12 months.

What kinds of events are reported?

malfunction (99.7%) and injury (0.3%). "Event type" is how the report was classified when filed: death, injury, malfunction or other.

What device problems are coded?

physical resistance/sticking (45%), mechanical jam (19.4%), complete loss of power (17.7%), noise, audible (8%) and unintended system motion (6.7%). These are FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report.

Who files these reports?

manufacturer reports (100%). Manufacturers and user facilities are required to report; voluntary reports come from health professionals and the public.

Do these reports show that Battery Handpiece/Modular For Trs was at fault?

No. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA adds that "a causal relationship cannot be established between product and reactions listed in a report."

How do I report a problem with a medical device?

Through FDA MedWatch (Form FDA 3500 for health professionals and consumers), or to the manufacturer. See the guide on how to report.

Where this comes from. Counts are built from the openFDA Device Adverse Event (MAUDE) bulk export released 28 Sep 2026, which holds reports FDA received through 31 Aug 2026. Brand, generic and manufacturer names are as written on the reports; product code names come from FDA's device classification. A report counts here when any device it lists carries this brand name after punctuation and capitalisation are normalised. No report narrative, lot number, patient detail or reporter identity is published. See the methodology and sources; FDA's record is authoritative, and corrections are handled within five working days.

Drug data (FAERS) through 30 Jun 2026; device data (MAUDE) through 31 Aug 2026. Not medical advice.