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VARIAX 657414SRecalls & reported problems

Stryker GmbH · Bone Screw · Class 2 · Implant

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

Adverse event reports
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 07613327073799), received between Oct 1, 2019 and Dec 22, 2023 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

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.

Reports received per month

Nov 2023: 0 reportsDec 2023: 1 reportsJan 2024: 0 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 0 reportsApr 2024: 0 reportsMay 2024: 0 reportsJun 2024: 0 reportsJul 2024: 0 reportsAug 2024: 0 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 0 reportsNov 2024: 0 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 0 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 0 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 0 reportsNov 2025: 0 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 0 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 0 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520261
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break1
  • Contamination /Decontamination Problem1
  • Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material1
  • Device Damaged Prior to Use1
  • Fracture1

Patient problems

  • Foreign Body In Patient1
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionDec 22, 2023Break; Fracture; Break; Fracture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT 1 SCREWS HEAD SNAPPED OFF DURING INSERTION. THE SCREW SHAFT IS STILL IN THE PATIENT. THE SCREW HEAD HAS BEEN SAVED.

    Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient

    MAUDE report 18387215 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 1, 2019Device Damaged Prior to Use; Contamination /Decontamination Problem; Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material; Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SURGEON FOUND THE FOREIGN MATERIAL ON THIS SCREW AT OPENING OF PACKAGING. INSTEAD OF THIS, OTHER ONE WAS USED FOR A PROCEDURE. PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WITH NO SURGICAL DELAY OR ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.

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

    MAUDE report 9143470 ↗

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