Prosthesis, Spinous Process Spacer/Plate

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

• 2025-09-02Open, ClassifiedDevice Design

  Superion IDS Kit Superion Indirect Decompression System 8MM, VF Implant 101-9808 00884662000529 Superion Indirect Decompression System 10MM, VF Implant 101-9810 00884662000536 Superion Indirect Decompression System 12MM, VF Implant 101-9812 00884662000543 Superion Indirect Decompression System 14MM, VF Implant 101-9814 00884662000550 Superion Indirect Decompression System 16MM, VF Implant 101-9816 00884662000567 Superion Indirect Decompression System Kit, VF Instrument 102-9800 00884662000574 The Vertiflex Procedure Instrument Platform, VF Instrument 140-9800 00884662000611 The Superion IDS Kit includes a set of proprietary instruments to deliver the Superion Implant in a minimally invasive manner. Instruments specifically designed for implanting the Superion Implant are sterile, single-use disposable instruments, consisting of a Dilator Assembly, Cannula Assembly, Interspinous Gauge, Inserter, Reamer, and Driver.

  As a result of a comprehensive product performance review it was determine that the device and instruments are not consistently meeting expected performance levels. Issues include breakage of the instruments and implant/device.

• 2023-06-15Open, ClassifiedLabeling design

  Driver Instrument, part of the Superion Indirect Decompression System, REF: 102-9800, used with the Superion Indirect Decompression System IFU, Superion IDS Kit IFU, Surgical Technique Manual

  Pending update to indirect decompression system instructions for use informing users that excessive force during the implant procedure may cause driver instrument tip breaks, which may result in metal fragments (Driver teeth/tips) within the implant location; and if metal fragments are not removed and remain in situ, MRI scans are NOT advised due to potential risk of patient injury.

• 2022-11-14Open, ClassifiedProcess change control

  Superion Indirect Decompression System (IDS) Model Numbers and Size: 101-9808 - 8mm 01-9812 - 12mm 101-9814 - 14mm

  Due to Indirect Decompression System devices exhibiting a potential for weld breakage at the spindle cap-to-main body interface. As a result of the separation of the spindle cap from the main body it may prevent proper deployment of the device during implantation.

• 2009-03-31TerminatedPackaging process control

  Spacers of varying lengths used with the InSTANT Stranding System, Part numbers: TG3138, TG3139, TG3140, TG3141 and TG3142. Theragenics Corporation, 5203 Bristol Industrial Way, Buford GA 30518. The spacer product is intended for consumption during the brachytherapy procedure. Unused (unopened) product is not intended to be inventoried. by the attending physician.

  Some pouches were found to have weak seals potentially compromising sterility.

• 2008-09-29TerminatedLabeling design

  X-STOP Interspinous Process Decompression (lPD) System, (With Physician's Guide, P/N 16000789-01 (Ti device), P/N 16001013-01 (PEEK device); Catalog numbers for X-STOP Titanium Implant: 1-2206 US 6MM X-STOP, 1-2208 US 8MM X-STOP, 1-2210 US 10MM X-STOP, 1-2212 US 12MM X-STOP, 1-2214 US 14MM X-STOP. Catalog numbers include for X-STOP PEEK Implant: 1-3206 US 6mm X STOPpk, 1-3208 US 8mm X STOPpk, 1-3210 US 10mm X STOPpk, 1-3212 US 12mm X STOPpk, 1-3214 US 14mm X STOPpk, 1-3216 US 16mm X STOPpk. Product is manufactured and distributed by Medtronic Spine LLC (formerly Kyphon Inc.); Spinal implants.

  Physician instructions revised due to product breakage: During the implantation of the X-STOP IPD Device, the product has the potential to cause damage to and/or breakage of the X-STOP IPD Device's universal wing assembly. This includes the potential for breakage of the wing screw.

• 2006-07-26TerminatedOther

  St. Francis Medical Technologies brand X STOP Interspinous Process Decompression (IPD) System, 14 mm X STOP implants in peel pouch, Catalog #1-2210; The X STOP consists of a main body, a spacer, and a tissue expander that is secured using a universal wing assembly consisting of a wing and a setscrew. Product is distributed by St. Francis Medical Technologies, Inc., 960 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 102, Alameda, CA 94501

  Some units may be mislabeled as 10 mm X STOP implant that actually contain 14 mm X STOP implant.