Vital™ 730M0060Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 11 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00887868273681), received between Sep 10, 2021 and Feb 18, 2025 — classified as 11 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (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 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 11 most recent of 11 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionFeb 18, 2025Material Twisted/Bent; Material Twisted/Bent

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT A VITALITY DRIVER WITH A TWISTED TIP WAS DISCOVERED DURING PRE-INSPECTION. THERE WAS NO PATIENT IMPACT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 21406545 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 12, 2024Material Deformation; Material Deformation

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHEN RE-INTRODUCING ILIAC SCREWS INTRA-OPERATIVELY, THROUGH FORCE, THE TIPS ON TWO VITAL CANNULATED DRIVERS BECAME DEFORMED. THEY DID NOT FRACTURE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM. THIS IS REPORT ONE OF TWO FOR THIS EVENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 20916951 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 12, 2024Material Deformation; Material Deformation

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHEN RE-INTRODUCING ILIAC SCREWS INTRA-OPERATIVELY, THROUGH FORCE, THE TIPS ON TWO VITAL CANNULATED DRIVERS BECAME DEFORMED. THEY DID NOT FRACTURE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM. THIS IS REPORT TWO OF TWO FOR THIS EVENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 20914865 ↗
• MalfunctionNov 20, 2024Material Deformation; Material Deformation

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SURGERY, A VITALITY STANDARD CANNULATED DRIVER WOULD NOT ENGAGE THE SCREW DUE TO TIP DEFORMATION. A SECOND DRIVER WAS USED AND THERE WAS NO IMPACT TO THE PATIENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 20737849 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 11, 2024Fracture; Fracture

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT A VITAL MIS STANDARD CANNULATED DRIVER TIP FRACTURED INTRA-OPERATIVELY. ANOTHER DRIVER WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE WITHOUT PATIENT IMPACT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 20192113 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 10, 2024Fracture; Material Twisted/Bent; Fracture; Material Twisted/Bent

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT TWO VITALITY CANNULATED DRIVERS AND A VITALITY T27 CLOSURE TOP INSERTER FRACTURED INTRA-OPERATIVELY WHILE DRIVING A SCREW, BUT THAT THESE FRACTURES RESULTED IN NO PROCEDURAL DELAYS OR IMPACT TO THE PATIENT. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TIPS HAD BECOME TWISTED AND COMPROMISED OVER USE AND TIME. NO ADDITIONAL INSTRUMENTATION WAS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY AND ALL PIECES WERE REMOVED PRIOR TO ROD INSERTION. THIS IS REPORT ONE OF THREE FOR THIS EVENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 19716308 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 10, 2024Fracture; Material Twisted/Bent; Fracture; Material Twisted/Bent

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT TWO VITALITY CANNULATED DRIVERS AND A VITALITY T27 CLOSURE TOP INSERTER FRACTURED INTRA-OPERATIVELY WHILE DRIVING A SCREW, BUT THAT THESE FRACTURES RESULTED IN NO PROCEDURAL DELAYS OR IMPACT TO THE PATIENT. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TIPS HAD BECOME TWISTED AND COMPROMISED OVER USE AND TIME. NO ADDITIONAL INSTRUMENTATION WAS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY AND ALL PIECES WERE REMOVED PRIOR TO ROD INSERTION. THIS IS REPORT THREE OF THREE FOR THIS EVENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 19716085 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 18, 2024Naturally Worn; Naturally Worn

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT A VITALITY DRIVER IS WORN DUE TO USAGE. MANUFACTURER INSPECTION ALSO REVEALED THAT THE TIP OF THE DRIVER IS DEFORMED AND UNABLE TO MATE WITH A SCREW.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 19560354 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 21, 2021Fracture; Fracture

  IT WAS REPORTED THE TIPS OF TWO CANNULATED DRIVERS BROKE WHILE IMPLANTING SCREWS IN THE PELVIS. THE TIPS WERE RETRIEVED. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT HARM. THIS IS REPORT TWO OF TWO FOR THIS EVENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 12677740 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 21, 2021Fracture; Fracture

  IT WAS REPORTED THE TIPS OF TWO CANNULATED DRIVERS BROKE WHILE IMPLANTING SCREWS IN THE PELVIS. THE TIPS WERE RETRIEVED. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT HARM. THIS IS REPORT ONE OF TWO FOR THIS EVENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 12677739 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 10, 2021Material Twisted/Bent; Material Twisted/Bent

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TIP OF A DRIVER WAS FOUND TWISTED INTRA-OPERATIVELY; IT MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING A PRIOR PROCEDURE. ANOTHER DRIVER WAS USED TO COMPLETED THE PROCEDURE WITHOUT PATIENT IMPACTS.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 12452721 ↗