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PathFinder NXT® 3558-2Recalls & 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
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 00889024336384), received between Aug 16, 2023 and Oct 16, 2023 — classified as 2 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.

Reports received per month

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Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Fracture2
  • Device Markings/Labelling Problem1

Patient problems

  • Insufficient Information2

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionOct 16, 2023Fracture; Fracture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATHFINDER REDUCTION SCREWDRIVER TIP FRACTURED INTO THREE PIECES DURING SURGERY. THE SURGEON RETRIEVED ALL THREE BROKEN PIECES. INFORMATION REGARDING PATIENT IMPACT IS UNKNOWN.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 17939445 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 16, 2023Fracture; Device Markings/Labelling Problem; Fracture; Device Markings/Labelling Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A WAREHOUSE DISCOVERED A PATHFINDER REDUCTION SCREWDRIVER WITH A FRACTURED TIP AFTER IT WAS RETURNED FROM A HOSPITAL. THE HOSPITAL DID NOT PROVIDE ANY PATIENT OR SURGICAL INFORMATION WITH THE INSTRUMENT.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 17557010 ↗

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