Optio-C® 07.01858.007Recalls & reported problems
Zimmer Spine, Inc. · Class 2
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00889024329393), received between Jan 26, 2026 and Jan 26, 2026 — classified as 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device-Device Incompatibility” (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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Device-Device Incompatibility2
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJan 26, 2026Device-Device Incompatibility
IT WAS REPORTED THAT TWO 7MM OPTIO-C PEEK CAGES DID NOT ASSEMBLE CORRECTLY TO THEIR MATING PLATES INTRA-OPERATIVELY. THE CONNECTION WAS TOO LOOSE AND THEY WOULD NOT STAY ATTACHED TOGETHER. THE ATTEMPTED ASSEMBLY WAS PERFORMED AT THE BACK TABLE AND THEY WERE REPLACED WITH ADDITIONAL IMPLANTS TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE WITHOUT ANY IMPACTS TO THE PATIENT. THIS IS REPORT FOUR OF FOUR FOR THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24180193 ↗MalfunctionJan 26, 2026Device-Device Incompatibility
IT WAS REPORTED THAT TWO 7MM OPTIO-C PEEK CAGES DID NOT ASSEMBLE CORRECTLY TO THEIR MATING PLATES INTRA-OPERATIVELY. THE CONNECTION WAS TOO LOOSE AND THEY WOULD NOT STAY ATTACHED TOGETHER. THE ATTEMPTED ASSEMBLY WAS PERFORMED AT THE BACK TABLE AND THEY WERE REPLACED WITH ADDITIONAL IMPLANTS TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE WITHOUT ANY IMPACTS TO THE PATIENT. THIS IS REPORT ONE OF FOUR FOR THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24179936 ↗
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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 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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