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CREO 1119.0011Recalls & reported problems

Globus Medical, Inc. · CREO Threaded Locking Cap, BN · Class 2

All models of CREO (100)

Data updated Oct 18, 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 00889095306491), received between Mar 16, 2021 and Mar 19, 2024 — classified as 4 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Loose or Intermittent Connection” (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 18, 2026.

Reports received per month

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

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Loose or Intermittent Connection2
  • Device Slipped1
  • Expulsion1
  • Migration1

Patient problems

  • Insufficient Information2
  • Failure of Implant1
  • Spinal Cord Injury1

Recent adverse event reports

The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionMar 19, 2024Loose or Intermittent Connection; Loose or Intermittent Connection

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A REVISION WAS NEEDED TO REPLACE CREO LOCKING CAPS THAT WERE FOUND LOOSE POST OPERATIVELY. THIS EVENT OCCURRED IN AUSTRIA.

    Patient problems: Spinal Cord Injury

    MAUDE report 18935122 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 4, 2024Migration; Migration

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT ONE MONTH POST-OPERATIVELY, A CREO THREADED LOCKING CAP AT L5 HAD BACKED OUT REQUIRING REVISION SURGERY.

    Patient problems: Failure of Implant

    MAUDE report 18832552 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 1, 2024Expulsion; Expulsion

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A REVISION SURGERY WAS DONE TO REPLACE 4 LOCKING CAPS WHICH HAD COME LOOSE POST-OPERATIVELY.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 18817739 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 16, 2021Loose or Intermittent Connection; Device Slipped

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT FOLLOWING A REVISION SURGERY TO REPLACE LOOSE LOCKING CAPS, THE 4 REPLACEMENT CAPS CAME OFF POST-OPERATIVELY.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 11499053 ↗

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