AVS Anchor-L 48667000Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 6 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 07613252655732), received between Oct 17, 2016 and Sep 22, 2021 — classified as 3 injuries, 3 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Mechanical Problem” (3 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.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 6 most recent of 6 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionSep 22, 2021Difficult or Delayed Positioning; Mechanical Problem; Difficult or Delayed Positioning; Mechanical Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THE ANCHOR L LOCKING PLATE FOR WOULD NOT SECURE TO THE ANCHOR L LUMBAR CAGE INTRA-OPERATIVELY. THE SURGEON IMPLANTED A BUTTRESS PLATE OVER THE CAGE IN PLACE OF THE ANCHOR L LOCKING PLATE IN AN ATTEMPT TO, "INTERFERE WITH THE SCREWS." THE PHYSICIAN NOTED NO SURGICAL DELAY AND NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. THIS REPORT WILL CAPTURES THE ANCHOR L LOCKING PLATE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 12516446 ↗
• InjuryJun 10, 2019Unintended Movement; Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Unintended Movement

  IT WAS REPORTED THE PATIENT PRESENTED WITH PAIN POST- OPERATIVELY, X-RAYS CONFIRMED THE PLATE DISENGAGED FROM THE CAGE AND ONE OF THE IMPLANTED SCREWS WERE TOO LONG. PATIENT WAS REVISED ON (B)(6) 2019.

  Patient problems: Injury; Pain

  MAUDE report 8684693 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 26, 2019Material Separation; Migration; Migration

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PLATE DISENGAGED FROM THE CAGE POST OPERATIVELY. NO PLAN TO REVISE THE PATIENT AT THIS TIME AND NO PATIENT HARM.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 8554975 ↗
• InjuryJan 10, 2018Detachment Of Device Component; Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT; PATIENT WAS IMPLANTED WITH PRODUCT ON (B)(6) 2017. PATIENT WAS COMPLAINING OF PAIN CAME IN FOR X-RAY., DOCTOR DISCOVERED PLATE DETACHED AT L5 S1 LEVEL. DOCTOR IS CURRENTLY LEAVING PLATE IN BUT WILL FOLLOW UP AND MONITOR. DOCTOR DOES NOT FEEL PAIN WAS RELATED TO PLATE BEING DETACHED.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient; Pain

  MAUDE report 7180289 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 17, 2017Detachment Of Device Component; Mechanical Problem; Failure to Align; Detachment Of Device Component; Mechanical Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT; WE WERE USING THE PRODUCT FOR A 5/1 FUSION AND SURGEON WAS UNABLE TO KEEP LOCKING PLATE IN PLACE ON MULTIPLE TRIES. WE THEN RESORTED TO OTHER PLATING.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 6340561 ↗
• InjuryOct 17, 2016Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem; Migration or Expulsion of Device

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT HAD SURGERY USING ON (B)(6) 2016 AND WENT TO SURGEON'S OFFICE ON (B)(6) 2016 FOR POST-OP VISIT. THE PHYSICIAN'S ASSISTANT DID A ROUTINE CT SCAN AND SAW THAT THE PLATE IS "FLOATING" ANTERIORLY IN THE PERITONEAL SPACE. THE SALES REP RECALLS THAT THE FINAL X-RAY OF THE PROCEDURE SHOWED THAT THE LOCKING PLATE WAS POSITIONED PROPERLY AND LOCKED. THE SURGEON ALSO USED THE PLATE FEELER TO PULL UP ON THE PLATE TO ENSURE IT WAS SECURE. THE SURGEON IS CURRENTLY OUT OF TOWN AND THE REP DOES NOT HAVE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION AT THIS TIME. UPDATE 10/3/2016: PATIENT WILL UNDERGO A REVISION SURGERY. NOT PLANNED YET.

  Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient; Injury

  MAUDE report 6034617 ↗