AccuShape® MC-SPK40Recalls & reported problems
Medcad · PEEK Cranial Implant, Extra Large · Class 2 · Implant
All models of AccuShape (8)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 13
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 12
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 13 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00810007630120), received between Aug 19, 2020 and Sep 28, 2026 — classified as 12 injuries, 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Insufficient Device Problem Information” (2 reports).
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem9
- Insufficient Device Problem Information2
- Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size1
- Prophylactic removal due to corrective action1
Patient problems
- Unspecified Infection11
- Injury2
- Post Operative Wound Infection2
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
- Wound Infection1
Recent adverse event reports
The 13 most recent of 13 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjurySep 28, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 50915799 ↗InjuryJul 8, 2025Prophylactic removal due to corrective action; Prophylactic removal due to corrective action
PATIENT GOT AN INFECTION THAT REQUIRED THEM TO EXPLANT THE PEEK IMPLANT.
Patient problems: Wound Infection
MAUDE report 22444097 ↗InjuryFeb 21, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
PATIENT HAD INFECTION. IMPLANT WAS REMOVED.
Patient problems: Post Operative Wound Infection; Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 21437155 ↗InjuryNov 14, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED A POST-OPERATIVE INFECTION, SO THE ORIGINAL IMPLANT WAS EXPLANTED.
Patient problems: Post Operative Wound Infection; Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 20689255 ↗InjuryJun 15, 2023Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED A POST-OPERATIVE INFECTION AND THE IMPLANT WAS EXPLANTED AS A RESULT.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 17135733 ↗InjuryOct 12, 2022Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ACCUSHAPE PEEK CRANIAL IMPLANT WOULD BE EXPLANTED. THE DETAILS AND NATURE OF THE EVENT ARE UNKNOWN.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 15589364 ↗InjuryApr 6, 2022Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT-SPECIFIC CRANIAL IMPLANT WAS EXPLANTED DUE TO AN INFECTION.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 14024999 ↗MalfunctionJan 27, 2022Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size; Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT-SPECIFIC CRANIAL IMPLANT DID NOT ADEQUATELY FIT THE PATIENT'S CRANIAL DEFECT. ADDITIONAL CRANIAL MESH WAS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 13366756 ↗InjuryOct 21, 2021Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT PRESENTED POST-OPERATIVELY WITH AN UNSPECIFIED INFECTION AND WOULD REQUIRE EXPLANTATION OF THE CRANIAL IMPLANT. .
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 12674708 ↗InjuryJun 25, 2021Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
THE PATIENT SPECIFIC CRANIAL IMPLANT WAS REPORTEDLY EXPLANTED AFTER THE PATIENT PRESENTED AN INFECTION POST-OPERATIVELY.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 12071964 ↗InjuryDec 9, 2020Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CRANIAL IMPLANT WAS EXPLANTED AFTER THE PATIENT PRESENTED WITH AN INFECTION.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 10980069 ↗InjuryAug 19, 2020Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CRANIAL IMPLANT WAS EXPLANTED AFTER THE PATIENT PRESENTED WITH AN INFECTION POST-OPERATIVELY.
Patient problems: Injury; Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 10428436 ↗InjuryAug 19, 2020Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CRANIAL IMPLANT WAS EXPLANTED AFTER THE PATIENT PRESENTED WITH AN INFECTION.
Patient problems: Injury; Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 10426388 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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