PathFinder NXT® 3558-1Recalls & reported problems
Zimmer Spine, Inc. · Class 2
All models of PathFinder NXT (13)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00889024336377), received between May 18, 2021 and Jun 7, 2023 — classified as 3 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (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.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Fracture2
- Crack1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
- Insufficient Information1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJun 7, 2023Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TIP OF A SCREWDRIVER BROKE INTRA-OPERATIVELY, PREVENTING FURTHER ENGAGEMENT OF THE SCREW WITH THE SCREWDRIVER. THE FRAGMENT WAS RECOVERED AND ANOTHER SCREWDRIVER WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THERE WAS A DELAY OF 40 MINUTES WITHOUT PATIENT IMPACTS.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17083643 ↗MalfunctionJul 29, 2022Crack; Crack
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A CRACK WAS FOUND IN THE END OF A SCREWDRIVER DURING AN INSPECTION. NO PATIENT WAS PRESENT AT THE TIME THE CRACK WAS FOUND.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 15130257 ↗MalfunctionMay 18, 2021Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TIP OF A SCREWDRIVER WAS FOUND TO HAVE FRACTURED OFF DURING A ROUTING INSPECTION. THERE WAS NOT A PATIENT PRESENT AT THE TIME OF DISCOVERY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11842498 ↗
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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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