SPATIAL FRAME 71070730Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 03596010475305), received between May 6, 2021 and Mar 14, 2022 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (1 report).

19 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K994143); they may or may not involve this specific model.

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

Recent adverse event reports

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

• MalfunctionMar 14, 2022Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE STRUTS OF THE FAST FX STRUT FOR TSF LNG WERE STUCK AND DID NOT MOVE. THEY DO NOT MOVE PROPERLY. THE MECHANISM WAS BROKEN. AS THIS WAS NOTICED IN A NON-SURGICAL ENVIRONMENT, THERE WAS NOT ANY PATIENT INVOLVED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 13758946 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 6, 2021Material Fragmentation; Device Markings/Labelling Problem; Material Deformation; Material Fragmentation; Device Markings/Labelling Problem; Material Deformation

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT (3) FAST FX STRUT FOR TSF {} MED ((B)(4)), (6) FAST FX STRUT X-SHORT ((B)(4)), (6) FAST FX STRUT FOR TSF {} SHT ((B)(4)) AND (1) FAST FX STRUT FOR TSF {} LNG ((B)(4)) ARE LOOSING THE BLACK COATING ON THE OUTSIDE MAKING IMPOSSIBLE TO READ THE NUMBERS. SOME ALSO WILL NOT ALLOW THE SHOULDER BOLTS TO THREAD IN. IT IS UNKNOWN WHETHER THE EVENT HAPPENED AND IF THERE WAS A PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 11781890 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K994143. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

• Z-1765-2012 · Apr 13, 2012 · Terminated
  JET-X(R) 5 MM X 55 MM SHORT HALF PIN TI-6AL-4V, REF 71055551, QTY: (1), STERILE R, Smith & Nephew, Inc., Memphis, TN 38116 Orthopedic surgical device.
• Z-1760-2012 · Apr 13, 2012 · Terminated
  JET-X(R) 5 MM X 25 MM SHORT HALF PIN TI-6AL-4V, REF 71055251, QTY: (1), STERILE R, Smith & Nephew, Inc., Memphis, TN 38116 Orthopedic surgical device.
• Z-1754-2012 · Apr 13, 2012 · Terminated
  JET-X(R) 6 MM X 50 MM SHORT HALF PIN TI-6AL-4V, REF 71056508, QTY: (1), STERILE R, Smith & Nephew, Inc., Memphis, TN 38116 Orthopedic surgical device.
• Z-1761-2012 · Apr 13, 2012 · Terminated
  JET-X(R) 5 MM X 30 MM SHORT HALF PIN TI-6AL-4V, REF 71055301, QTY: (1), STERILE R, Smith & Nephew, Inc., Memphis, TN 38116 Orthopedic surgical device.
• Z-1759-2012 · Apr 13, 2012 · Terminated
  JET-X(R) 5 MM X 20 MM SHORT HALF PIN TI-6AL-4V, REF 71055201, QTY: (1), STERILE R, Smith & Nephew, Inc., Memphis, TN 38116 Orthopedic surgical device.
• Z-1763-2012 · Apr 13, 2012 · Terminated
  JET-X(R) 5 MM X 40 MM SHORT HALF PIN TI-6AL-4V, REF 71055401, QTY: (1), STERILE R, Smith & Nephew, Inc., Memphis, TN 38116 Orthopedic surgical device.
• Z-1756-2012 · Apr 13, 2012 · Terminated
  JET-X(R) 6 MM X 60 MM SHORT HALF PIN TI-6AL-4V, REF 71056608, QTY: (1), STERILE R, Smith & Nephew, Inc., Memphis, TN 38116 Orthopedic surgical device.
• Z-1753-2012 · Apr 13, 2012 · Terminated
  JET-X(R) 6 MM X 45 MM SHORT HALF PIN TI-6AL-4V, REF 71056458, QTY: (1), STERILE R, Smith & Nephew, Inc., Memphis, TN 38116 Orthopedic surgical device.
• Z-1747-2012 · Apr 13, 2012 · Terminated
  JET-X(R) BAR 5 MM X 45 MM BAR SHORT HALF PIN TI-6AL-4V, REF 71055451, QTY: (1), STERILE R, Smith & Nephew, Inc., Memphis, TN 38116 Orthopedic surgical device.
• Z-1750-2012 · Apr 13, 2012 · Terminated
  JET-X(R) 6 MM X 30 MM SHORT HALF PIN TI-6AL-4V, REF 71056308, QTY: (1), STERILE R, Smith & Nephew, Inc., Memphis, TN 38116 Orthopedic surgical device.
• Z-1762-2012 · Apr 13, 2012 · Terminated
  JET-X(R) 5 MM X 35 MM SHORT HALF PIN TI-6AL-4V, REF 71055351, QTY: (1), STERILE R, Smith & Nephew, Inc., Memphis, TN 38116 Orthopedic surgical device.
• Z-1757-2012 · Apr 13, 2012 · Terminated
  JET-X(R) 6 MM X 65 MM SHORT HALF PIN TI-6AL-4V, REF 71056658, QTY: (1), STERILE R, Smith & Nephew, Inc., Memphis, TN 38116 Orthopedic surgical device.
• Z-1749-2012 · Apr 13, 2012 · Terminated
  JET-X(R) 6 MM X 25 MM SHORT HALF PIN TI-6AL-4V, REF 71056258, QTY: (1), STERILE R, Smith & Nephew, Inc., Memphis, TN 38116 Orthopedic surgical device.
• Z-1751-2012 · Apr 13, 2012 · Terminated
  JET-X(R) 6 MM X 35 MM SHORT HALF PIN TI-6AL-4V, REF 71056358, QTY: (1), STERILE R, Smith & Nephew, Inc., Memphis, TN 38116 Orthopedic surgical device.
• Z-1748-2012 · Apr 13, 2012 · Terminated
  JET-X(R) 6 MM X 20 MM SHORT HALF PIN TI-6AL-4V, REF 71056208, QTY: (1), STERILE R, Smith & Nephew, Inc., Memphis, TN 38116 Orthopedic surgical device.

…and 4 more.