Orthosis, Spinal Pedicle Fixation

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

• 2026-04-03Open, ClassifiedUnder Investigation by firm

  XTANT MEDICAL Xpress Pedicle Screw System Dual Lead 6.5 x 50 mm, Part Number X073-6555-DL.

  Units from one lot were mislabeled with an incorrect part number, identifying the device as a shorter screw length than it physically is.

• 2023-08-24Open, ClassifiedUnder Investigation by firm

  PASS LP, REF numbers: a) B02315535Z, b) B02315540Z, c) B02315545Z, d) B02315550Z, e) B02316535Z, f) B02316540Z, g) B02316545Z, h) B02316550Z, i) B02317540Z, j) B02317545Z, k) B02317550Z; intervertebral fusion device - cervical

  There is a potential for a product packaging non-conformity issue which presents as a pinhole in either the inner or outer pouch.

• 2019-03-20TerminatedNonconforming Material/Component

  CTL Medical Hex Driver, 1/4" Square QC, 4.0 Ratcheting Ref 015.7050

  the anti-toggle ring of the hex driver may separate from the driver shaft. If this occurs during surgery, the anti-toggle ring can be pressed into the pedicle screw head and cause separation of the screw from the housing upon tightening. if the anti-toggle ring remains in the pedicle crew head and can interfere with final tightening of the pedicle screw construct. this can lead to failure of the set crew and relies of the rod from the construct.

• 2015-10-17TerminatedProcess control

  5.0mm Unit Rod 270mm, 5.0mm Unit Rod 290mm, 5.0mm Unit Rod 310mm, 5.0mm Unit Rod 330mm, 5.0mm Unit Rod 350mm, 5.0mm Unit Rod 370mm, 5.0mm Unit Rod 390mm, 5.0mm Unit Rod 410mm, 5.0mm Unit Rod 430mm, 5.0mm Unit Rod 450mm; Orthosis, Spinal, Pedicle fixation Intended to provide immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments in skeletally mature patients.

  This product was produced using a finishing process not identified as part of the manufacturing specification. The process used with the lots subject to this Recall was a bead blast process. (Bead Blasting vs. Shot Peened).

• 2014-03-18TerminatedMixed-up of materials/components

  Gibralt Spine System Polyaxial Screw Intended to promote fusion of the cervical spine, and the thoracic spine, (C3-T3), the Gibralt Spinal System is indicated for the following: DDD (neck pain of discogenic origin with degeneration of the disc confirmed by history and radiographic studies), spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis, fracture, dislocation, failed previous fusion and/or tumors. The hooks and rods are also intended to provide stabilization to promote fusion following reduction of fracture/dislocation or trauma in the cervical/upper thoracic (C3-T3) spine.

  The products have been identified to contain springs which have been manufactured with type-304 stainless steel rather than the specified titanium alloy.

• 2013-12-20TerminatedDevice Design

  PedFuse Reset Screw Inserters; PedFuse Screw Inserter 05-7 REset Part #11-80110 The PedFuse Screw Inserter 05-7 REset, Screw Inserter 05-7 REspond, and Screw Inserter 08-9 REset are used as a screw capture, screw driver, and screw insertion tool in the PedFuse system.

  Screw inserters may not mate properly with hex interface of the screws.

• 2013-12-20TerminatedDevice Design

  PedFuse Reset Screw Inserters; PedFuse Screw Inserter 05-7 REspond Part# 11-80111 The PedFuse Screw Inserter 05-7 REset, Screw Inserter 05-7 REspond, and Screw Inserter 08-9 REset are used as a screw capture, screw driver, and screw insertion tool in the PedFuse system.

  Screw inserters may not mate properly with hex interface of the screws.

• 2013-12-20TerminatedDevice Design

  PedFuse Reset Screw Inserters; PedFuse Screw Inserter 08-9 REset Part# 11-80113 The PedFuse Screw Inserter 05-7 REset, Screw Inserter 05-7 REspond, and Screw Inserter 08-9 REset are used as a screw capture, screw driver, and screw insertion tool in the PedFuse system.

  Screw inserters may not mate properly with hex interface of the screws.

• 2013-12-19TerminatedSoftware design (manufacturing process)

  PedFuse Reset Screw; Model: 01-80115-55 The PedFuse Reset pedicle screw implants intended to be used to help provide immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments as an adjunct to fusion of the thoracic, lumbar, and/or sacral spine.

  During routine servicing, it was discovered that one 8mmx55mm Reset screw was assembled with an 8mm tulip head and a 9mm screw. The implant should have consisted of an 8mm tulip head and an 8mm screw. A recall was initiated to remove all remaining screws of the same lot from the field to investigate the nonconformity.

• 2013-08-09TerminatedNonconforming Material/Component

  5.0mm Unit Rod 270mm 5.0mm Unit Rod 290mm 5.0mm Unit Rod 310mm 5.0mm Unit Rod 330mm 5.0mm Unit Rod 350mm 5.0mm Unit Rod 370mm 5.0mm Unit Rod 390mm 5.0mm Unit Rod 410mm 5.0mm Unit Rod 430mm 5.0mm Unit Rod 450mm pedicle screw spinal system; Intended to provide immobilization and stabilization of spinal segments in skeletally mature patients.

  DePuy Synthes has issued a Medical Device Correction notice for the 5.0mm Stainless Steel rods. This product was produced using a finishing process not identified as part of the manufacturing specification. No adverse event reports associated with the use of this product were received, and an extensive engineering and medical safety review concluded that the product poses no incremental risk to t