Vitality® 07.02117.001Recalls & reported problems
Zimmer Spine, Inc. · Class 1
All models of Vitality (11)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 5
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00889024010550), received between Nov 4, 2022 and May 2, 2024 — classified as 5 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 18, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Fracture5
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions5
Recent adverse event reports
The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionMay 2, 2024Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A VITALITY BALL TIP PROBE FRACTURED INTRA-OPERATIVELY. THE HOSPITAL DID NOT PROVIDE PATIENT OR SURGICAL INFORMATION, HOWEVER THE SALES REP CONFIRMED THAT NO PATIENT HARM OR PROCEDURAL DELAYS RESULTED FROM THE FRACTURE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19229858 ↗MalfunctionMar 22, 2024Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TIP OF A VITAL BALL TIP PROBE FRACTURED DURING A SCOLIOSIS SURGERY. THE SURGEON WAS ABLE TO RETRIEVE THE TIP AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER SOUNDING PROBE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT IMPACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18964813 ↗MalfunctionFeb 24, 2023Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A VITALITY PROBE FRACTURED INTRA-OPERATIVELY. THE FRACTURED PIECES WERE RETRIEVED AND A DIFFERENT INSTRUMENT WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THERE WAS A 5 MINUTE DELAY, BUT NO IMPACT TO THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16439241 ↗MalfunctionJan 27, 2023Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TIP FRACTURED OFF OF A VITALITY DUAL TIP PROBE INTRA-OPERATIVELY. ANOTHER INSTRUMENT FROM ANOTHER VITAL TRAY WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE CASE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT IMPACT OR DELAY IN SURGERY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16255976 ↗MalfunctionNov 4, 2022Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A VITALITY PROBE TIP BROKE OFF INTRA-OP. THE FRACTURED TIP WAS FOUND ON THE BACK TABLE AND DID NOT FALL INTO THE INCISION. ANOTHER PROBE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE CASE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT IMPACTS.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15736016 ↗
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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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