AVS Anchor-C Cervical Cage System 48328625Recalls & reported problems
Stryker Corporation · SCREW EXTRACTOR · Class 1
All models of AVS Anchor-C Cervical Cage System (8)
Data updated Oct 18, 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 07613327267181), received between Aug 16, 2017 and Dec 26, 2018 — classified as 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (2 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
Device problems
- Break2
- Material Deformation2
- Bent1
Patient problems
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient2
- Injury1
- No Code Available1
- 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 26, 2018Material Deformation; Break; Material Deformation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SCREW EXTRACTOR TIP WAS DAMAGED WHILE TRYING TO REMOVE A PIECE OF SCREWDRIVER THAT SHEARED OF IN THE SCREW. THE SURGEON REMOVED THE CAGE AND SCREWS BY DRILLING AROUND THE IMPLANT TO FREE UP THE SCREWS ENOUGH TO PULL CAGE OUT. A SURGICAL DELAY TIME HAS NOT BEEN SPECIFIED. THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM THE SALES REP CONFIRMED THAT THE ROD THREADS WERE DAMAGED AND RESULTED IN ABOUT AN HOUR SURGICAL DELAY WHILE TRYING TO REMOVE THE SCREW WITH SCREWDRIVER FRAGMENTS IN STILL. NO OTHER ADVERSE CONSEQUENCE TO THE PATIENT WAS REPORTED.
Patient problems: Injury; No Code Available; No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8196018 ↗MalfunctionAug 16, 2017Material Deformation; Bent; Break; Material Deformation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT; THE SURGEON ATTEMPTED TO USE THE SCREW EXTRACTOR. THE TIP OF THE SCREW EXTRACTOR DRAW ROD BROKE/BENT.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient; No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 6798948 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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