MSP Metatarsal Shortening Plate Kit MS-SSRRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00817701020103), received between Jul 22, 2019 and Nov 20, 2019 — classified as 4 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (4 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.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionNov 20, 2019Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SURGERY USING THE MSP METATARSAL SHORTENING SYSTEM, THE TIP OF THE DRIVER BROKE OFF INTO THE HEAD OF THE SCREW. THE CUSTOMER USED A BACKUP DRIVER TO INSERT THE SCREW AND THE DRIVER TIP BROKE AGAIN IN THE SAME WAY. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 9346844 ↗
• MalfunctionNov 15, 2019Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A SURGERY USING THE MSP METATARSAL SHORTENING SYSTEM, THE SCREWDRIVER TIP BROKE OFF INTO THE HEAD OF THE SCREW. THE TIP OF THE DRIVER WAS NOT REMOVED FROM THE SCREW. THE SCREW REMAINS IMPLANTED. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 9329846 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 11, 2019Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SURGERY USING THE MSP METATARSAL SHORTENING SYSTEM, THE SCREW DRIVER TIP BROKE OFF INTO THE HEAD OF THE SCREW DURING FINAL TIGHTENING OF THE SCREW. THE TIP OF THE DRIVER WAS NOT REMOVED. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED . NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 9180845 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 22, 2019Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SURGERY THE TIP OF THE DRIVER BROKE OFF INSIDE THE HEAD OF THE SCREW AND WAS NOT REMOVED. THE SURGERY WAS ABLE TO BE COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 8812319 ↗