Momentum UU052-30-0104Recalls & reported problems
Ulrich Medical Usa, Inc. · Screwdriver for polyaxial screws, SR20, 1/4"-square, non-cannulated · Class 2
All models of Momentum (19)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 7
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 7 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00814386024877), received between Feb 23, 2023 and Jun 2, 2026 — classified as 7 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Fragmentation” (5 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 18, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Material Fragmentation5
- Break2
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions7
Recent adverse event reports
The 7 most recent of 7 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJun 2, 2026Break
DURING A CASE, THE SURGEON BROKE 5 DRIVERS IN THE ATTEMPT TO INSTALL AND THEN REMOVE A SCREW. THE SURGEON DID NOT TAP LINE TO LINE PRIOR TO IMPLANTING THE SCREW. AFTER BREAKING ALL DRIVERS, THE SURGEON USED ANOTHER MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUMENT TO REALIGN THE TRAJECTORY OF A SCREW AND BEGAN HAMMERING ON THE INSTRUMENT WHICH CAUSED THE SCREW TO BREAK. ALL PIECES OF THE SCREW WERE RETRIEVED BUT WERE NOT RETURNED TO UUSA. THE PATIENT WAS NOT AFFECTED. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE FOR THE MANUFACTURER OF THE SCREW USED. THE AVAILABLE INFORMATION DID NOT ALLOW US TO DETERMINE WHETHER A SERIOUS INJURY COULD RESULT FROM THE DRIVER BREAKAGES, A MEDICAL DEVICE REPORT WAS SUBMITTED FOR EACH SCREWDRIVER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25362359 ↗MalfunctionJun 2, 2026Break
DURING A CASE, THE SURGEON BROKE 5 DRIVERS IN THE ATTEMPT TO INSTALL AND THEN REMOVE A SCREW. THE SURGEON DID NOT TAP LINE TO LINE PRIOR TO IMPLANTING THE SCREW. AFTER BREAKING ALL DRIVERS, THE SURGEON USED ANOTHER MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUMENT TO REALIGN THE TRAJECTORY OF A SCREW AND BEGAN HAMMERING ON THE INSTRUMENT WHICH CAUSED THE SCREW TO BREAK. ALL PIECES OF THE SCREW WERE RETRIEVED BUT WERE NOT RETURNED TO UUSA. THE PATIENT WAS NOT AFFECTED. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE FOR THE MANUFACTURER OF THE SCREW USED. THE AVAILABLE INFORMATION DID NOT ALLOW US TO DETERMINE WHETHER A SERIOUS INJURY COULD RESULT FROM THE DRIVER BREAKAGES, A MEDICAL DEVICE REPORT WAS SUBMITTED FOR EACH SCREWDRIVER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25362242 ↗MalfunctionJul 26, 2024Material Fragmentation; Material Fragmentation
SCREWDRIVER BROKE AT THE TIP.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19839843 ↗MalfunctionFeb 14, 2024Material Fragmentation; Material Fragmentation
SCREWDRIVER BROKE AT THE TIP.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18707365 ↗MalfunctionFeb 14, 2024Material Fragmentation; Material Fragmentation
SCREWDRIVER BROKE AT THE TIP.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18706312 ↗MalfunctionAug 23, 2023Material Fragmentation; Material Fragmentation
SCREWDRIVER BROKE AT THE TIP.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17607608 ↗MalfunctionFeb 23, 2023Material Fragmentation; Material Fragmentation
SCREWDRIVER TIP BROKE OFF DURING SURGERY. SCREW HAD TO BE REMOVED AND REPLACED TO RETRIEVE THE SCREWDRIVER TIP.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16429301 ↗
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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 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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