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XIA 3 482319550Recalls & reported problems

Stryker Corporation · POLYAXIAL SCREW · Class 2 · Implant

All models of XIA 3 (93)

Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

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 04546540598691), received between Apr 26, 2017 and Apr 26, 2017 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break1
  • Detachment Of Device Component1
  • Difficult to Remove1
  • Mechanical Problem1

Patient problems

  • Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque1
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionApr 26, 2017Break; Detachment Of Device Component; Mechanical Problem; Difficult to Remove; Detachment Of Device Component; Mechanical Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT; DR. PLACED 9.5X50 SCREW IN LEFT S1 PEDICLE DURING REVISION SURGERY. DR WAS REPLACING CURRENT 8.5 DIAMETER SCREW WITH LARGER DUE TO HAVING A 'LOOSE FEEL'. UPON PLACEMENT, DR WANTED TO REMOVED AND REDIRECT DUE TO 'POOR' TRAJECTORY, BUT COULD NOT. DR. BROKE HANDLE/DRIVER/NUT TRYING TO REMOVE WITH PRIMARY DRIVER, THEN SWITCH TO LUMBAR REMOVAL DRIVER OVER A LOCKED DOWN PIECE OF ROD WITH BLOCKER TO TOP OF TULIP TO TRY TO 'HELICOPTER' SCREW OUT SINCE IT WAS SO STUCK. DURING PROCESS OF TRYING TO REMOVE, HE BROKETULIP/ HEAD OFF OF SCREW OFF OF MAIN SCREW SHAFT. DR COULD NOT REMOVE REMAINDER OF BROKEN SCREW FROM PATIENT WITH LUMBAR REMOVAL SET - SO HE LEFT IT IN PLACE DUE TO NOT HAVING EFFECT PM PATIENT'S OUTCOME AND MOVED ON WITH CASE.

    Patient problems: Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque; No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 6524684 ↗

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