Polaris™ 5.5 Spinal System 94671Recalls & reported problems
Biomet Spine LLC · Class 2
All models of POLARIS 5.5 SPINAL SYSTEM (17)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 1
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00888480476320), received between Sep 8, 2023 and Sep 8, 2023 — classified as 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Deformation” (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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Material Deformation1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
Recent adverse event reports
The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 8, 2023Material Deformation; Material Deformation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING FINAL TIGHTENING OF A SMALL POLARIS CROSS CONNECTOR, THE SET SCREW APPEARED TO BE STRIPPED; NO AUDIBLE CLICK WAS HEARD. THE IMPLANT WAS TAKEN OFF AND A NEW ONE WAS USED. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT IMPACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17711882 ↗
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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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