MANTIS 48480111Recalls & reported problems
Stryker Corporation · ROD INSERTER · Class 1
All models of MANTIS (14)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 5
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 07613327270815), received between Jun 21, 2016 and Nov 25, 2019 — classified as 1 injury, 4 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Loose or Intermittent Connection” (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 16, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Loose or Intermittent Connection3
- Mechanical Problem3
- Detachment Of Device Component2
- Device Dislodged or Dislocated1
- Device Inoperable1
- Device Operates Differently Than Expected1
- Difficult to Remove1
- Material Erosion1
Patient problems
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient4
- No Information1
Recent adverse event reports
The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionNov 25, 2019Material Separation; Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Material Separation; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A MANTIS LONG CONSTRUCT 110 DEG ROD INSERTER METAL TIP DISENGAGED INTRA-OPERATIVELY. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 9372925 ↗MalfunctionApr 17, 2017Detachment Of Device Component; Loose or Intermittent Connection; Mechanical Problem; Device Inoperable; Detachment Of Device Component; Mechanical Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING MEDICAL PROCEDURE THE ROD INSERTER WAS WITHOUT FUNCTION. THE DISTAL END OF THE ITEM LOOSENED FROM THE RESIDUE OF THE INSTRUMENT. A PROPER FIXATION OF THE ROD WAS NOT POSSIBLE ANYMORE. REPLACEMENT WAS AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 6498965 ↗MalfunctionApr 13, 2017Detachment Of Device Component; Loose or Intermittent Connection; Mechanical Problem; Device Operates Differently Than Expected; Detachment Of Device Component; Mechanical Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING MEDICAL PROCEDURE THE ROD INSERTER WAS WITHOUT FUNCTION. THE DISTAL END OF THE ITEM LOOSENED FROM THE RESIDUE OF THE INSTRUMENT. A PROPER FIXATION OF THE ROD WAS NOT POSSIBLE ANYMORE. REPLACEMENT WAS AVAILABLE
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 6490353 ↗InjuryOct 27, 2016Material Erosion; Difficult to Remove
IT WAS REPORTED THAT; WHEN TRYING TO REMOVE THE INSERTER FROM THE ALREADY FINAL FIXED IMPLANTATION CONSTRUCT, THE LOWER PART OF THE INSERTER DISSOLVED. THE CUT WAS EXTENDED BY 1CM AND THE INSTRUMENT COULD BE REMOVED COMPLETELY. REPLACEMENT WAS AVAILABLE AND THE PROCEDURE COULD BE COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY. SALES REP WAS PRESENT DURING SURGERY.
Patient problems: No Information
MAUDE report 6060460 ↗MalfunctionJun 21, 2016Loose or Intermittent Connection; Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT; TIP OF ROD INSERTER CAME LOOSE DURING ROD INSERTION.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 5740188 ↗
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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 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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