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Mi Z Handle Acet Reamer: medical device reports filed with FDA
458 reports name it, 2018–2026. Manufacturer given most often on reports: Smith & Nephew. Product code JDG.
- 458
- device reports naming the brand
- 0% of all MAUDE reports · about 57 a year
- 22
- reports, 12 months to August 2026
- 35 in the 12 months before
- 87.3%
- classified as malfunction
- 52.2% across the product code
- 0%
- classified as death, as reported
- 0 reports · not verified by FDA
458 medical device reports received by FDA name the brand "Mi Z Handle Acet Reamer" (prosthesis hip femoral component cemented metal); the manufacturer given most often on reports is Smith & Nephew; received from June 2018 to July 2026. Brand names are as the reporter or manufacturer wrote them, so one product can appear under several spellings.
22 reports arrived in the 12 months to August 2026, down 37% from 35 in 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 (87.3%) and injury (12.7%); across all prosthesis, hip, femoral component, cemented, metal reports (product code JDG) death is recorded in 0.2% and malfunction in 52.2%. Event type is the reporter's classification of the report, not a verified outcome.
The device problems coded most often are break (67.7%), fracture (17.9%) and connection problem (2.2%). The patient problems coded most often are no patient involvement, injury and foreign body in patient. 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
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
Event type and report source
Event type, as classified on the report
Who filed the report
Grey bar: all 6,715 reports carrying product code JDG. Event type is the filer's classification and is not verified by FDA.
Device problems coded
| Device problem (FDA code) | Reports | Share | Share across product code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakthe device broke | 310 | 67.7% | 28.3% |
| Fracturea broken bone | 82 | 17.9% | 15.5% |
| Connection problema connection problem | 10 | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Crackthe device cracked | 9 | 2% | 3% |
| Loose or intermittent connection | 9 | 2% | 1.1% |
| Mechanical jam | 9 | 2% | 0.5% |
| Naturally worn | 8 | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Incomplete or inadequate connection | 7 | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Mechanical problema mechanical problem | 6 | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Mechanics altered | 6 | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Physical resistance/sticking | 6 | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Detachment of device or device componentpart of the device came off | 5 | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Material fragmentation | 5 | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Defective devicethe device was defective | 3 | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Material twisted/bent | 3 | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Component missing | 2 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Insufficient device problem information | 2 | 0.4% | 15% |
| Activation, positioning or separation problem | 1 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Disconnection | 1 | 0.2% | 0% |
| Flaked | 1 | 0.2% | 0.4% |
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) | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| No patient involvement | 24 | 5.2% |
| Injurya physical injury | 8 | 1.7% |
| Foreign body in patientpart of a device left in the patient | 5 | 1.1% |
| Laceration(s) | 2 | 0.4% |
| Device embedded in tissue or plaque | 1 | 0.2% |
| Failure of implant | 1 | 0.2% |
| Tissue breakdown | 1 | 0.2% |
Patient problem codes are present mainly in reports filed since 2019 and are often blank.
In context
| Measure | Mi Z Handle Acet Reamer | Product code JDG | All MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reports | 458 | 6,715 | 26,136,888 |
| Share of that pool | — | 6.8% | 0% |
| Classified as death, per 1,000 reports | 0 | 2 | 9 |
| Classified as injury | 12.7% | 47.3% | 36.2% |
| Classified as malfunction | 87.3% | 52.2% | 62.3% |
| Filed by the manufacturer | 100% | 97.9% | 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 JDG
| Brand | Reports | Latest 12 months | Classified as death |
|---|---|---|---|
| Femoral Implant Impactor | 700 | 18 | 0% |
| R3 Offset Impactor | 418 | 35 | 0% |
| Rdce Frcps W/ Pts Brd | 416 | 1 | 0% |
| T-Handle | 358 | 17 | 0% |
| Reamer Handle | 165 | 13 | 0% |
| Stem Impactor Rod | 200 | 9 | 0% |
| Accord Dual Ended Hex Driver | 175 | 0 | 0% |
| Taper Sleeve Adapter 12/14 +2 | 1,025 | 0 | 1.4% |
| Unknown Hip Implant | 1,114 | 9 | 0.6% |
| Unkn TRIGEN INTERTAN Intertroch Antegr Nail | 169 | 3 | 0% |
| Plus | 276 | 0 | 0.4% |
| Unknown Stem | 1,857 | 84 | 0.5% |
| Large Mod Head Adapt 12/14 +5 | 750 | 2 | 1.7% |
| Unkn Orthopaedic Reconstruction Dev | 239 | 17 | 0.4% |
| Unknown Depuy Xl Taper Sleeve Adaptor | 153 | 0 | 0% |
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 Mi Z Handle Acet Reamer reports
How many FDA reports name Mi Z Handle Acet Reamer?
458 medical device reports in the openFDA MAUDE release of 28 Sep 2026, covering reports received through August 2026; 22 in the latest 12 months.
What kinds of events are reported?
malfunction (87.3%) and injury (12.7%). "Event type" is how the report was classified when filed: death, injury, malfunction or other.
What device problems are coded?
break (67.7%), fracture (17.9%), connection problem (2.2%), crack (2%) and loose or intermittent connection (2%). 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 Mi Z Handle Acet Reamer 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.