Illico 73770-18-2Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00844856057623), received between Jul 11, 2018 and May 22, 2019 — classified as 2 injuries.

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

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjuryMay 22, 2019Break; Detachment of Device or Device Component

  ATEC RECEIVED MEDWATCH REPORT NUMBER MW5085894 FROM THE FDA VIA MAIL ON (B)(6) 2019. THE REPORT STATED THAT DURING A SPINE PROCEDURE, THE K-WIRE BEING USED BROKE OFF. MAJORITY OF THE WIRE WAS REMOVED, BUT A SMALL PIECE WAS IRRETRIEVABLE.

  Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient

  MAUDE report 8632061 ↗
• InjuryJul 11, 2018Break

  AN INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMER ((B)(6)) REPORTED THAT THE SURGEON FELT STRONG RESISTANCE WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE THE GUIDE WIRE. THE TIP BROKE AND WAS LEFT IN THE PATIENT AS THE SURGEON PULLED WITH EXTREME FORCE TO EXTRACT THE INSTRUMENT.

  Patient problems: Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque

  MAUDE report 7677392 ↗