QUARTEX 1149.4020Recalls & reported problems
Globus Medical, Inc. · QUARTEX 4.0mm Polyaxial Screw, 20mm · Class 2
- Adverse event reports
- 1
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00889095355161), received between Mar 5, 2024 and Mar 5, 2024 — classified as 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Mechanical Problem” (1 report).
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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Mechanical Problem1
Patient problems
- Insufficient Information1
Recent adverse event reports
The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionMar 5, 2024Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT REVISION WAS NEEDED TO REPLACE QUARTEX SHOULDER SCREWS THAT WERE FOUND BROKEN POST OPERATIVELY.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 18837872 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.