Optio-C® 07.01875.012Recalls & reported problems
Zimmer Spine, Inc. · Class 2
Data updated Oct 13, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 4
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00889024329713), received between Apr 28, 2023 and Apr 28, 2023 — classified as 4 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem” (4 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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem4
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions4
Recent adverse event reports
The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionApr 28, 2023Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem; Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A DISTRIBUTOR RECEIVED FOUR SCREWS LABELED AS OPTIO-C SELF-DRILLING VARIABLE SCREWS, BUT THEY ARE NOT OPTIO-C SCREWS; THEY APPEAR TO BE TRINICA STANDARD/SELECT SELF-DRILLING VARIABLE SCREWS. THIS IS REPORT FOUR OF FOUR FOR THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16833901 ↗MalfunctionApr 28, 2023Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem; Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A DISTRIBUTOR RECEIVED FOUR SCREWS LABELED AS OPTIO-C SELF-DRILLING VARIABLE SCREWS, BUT THEY ARE NOT OPTIO-C SCREWS; THEY APPEAR TO BE TRINICA STANDARD/SELECT SELF-DRILLING VARIABLE SCREWS. THIS IS REPORT THREE OF FOUR FOR THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16833746 ↗MalfunctionApr 28, 2023Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem; Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A DISTRIBUTOR RECEIVED FOUR SCREWS LABELED AS OPTIO-C SELF-DRILLING VARIABLE SCREWS, BUT THEY ARE NOT OPTIO-C SCREWS; THEY APPEAR TO BE TRINICA STANDARD/SELECT SELF-DRILLING VARIABLE SCREWS. THIS IS REPORT TWO OF FOUR FOR THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16833698 ↗MalfunctionApr 28, 2023Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem; Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A DISTRIBUTOR RECEIVED FOUR SCREWS LABELED AS OPTIO-C SELF-DRILLING VARIABLE SCREWS, BUT THEY ARE NOT OPTIO-C SCREWS; THEY APPEAR TO BE TRINICA STANDARD/SELECT SELF-DRILLING VARIABLE SCREWS. THIS IS REPORT ONE OF FOUR FOR THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16833681 ↗
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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 13, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 13, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 13, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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