Torx Threaded Peg TPEG-20Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00842188108389), received between Sep 12, 2023 and Sep 12, 2023 — classified as 1 injury.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Dislodged or Dislocated” (1 report).

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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjurySep 12, 2023Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Unintended Movement; Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Unintended Movement

  SALES REP REPORTED ON 11JUL2023 THAT WHEN A SURGEON WAS INSERTING THE LAST TPEG-20 INTO A VLBPR-3-7 THE HEAD OF THE SCREW BROKE OFF. THE SCREW WAS BEING PLACED INTO A BEARING HOLE AND IT WAS NOT INSERTED UNDER POWER. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SCREW IS STILL IN THE PATIENT AND LOCKED INTO THE PLATE. THIS DID CAUSE A SLIGHT DELAY IN SURGERY. THE BROKEN SCREW HEAD WAS REMOVED FROM THE PATIENT AND THE SURGEON DOES NOT BELIEVE THAT THE HEAD BREAKING OFF WILL CAUSE THE PATIENT ANY ADDITIONAL HARM. THE HEAD OF THE SCREW WAS DISCARDED, ONE PICTURE WAS PROVIDED, HOWEVER X-RAYS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED ON 10SEP2023 THAT A REVISION SURGERY WAS DONE ON (B)(6) 2023 TO REMOVE THE PLATE AND SCREW CONSTRUCT DUE TO PATIENT DISCOMFORT. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE REP IS UNSURE IF THE PATIENT WAS WEIGHT BEARING TOO EARLY.

  Patient problems: Implant Pain; Pain

  MAUDE report 17733481 ↗