AVS Anchor-L Lumbar Cage System 48994150Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 07613327274592), received between Jun 26, 2017 and Jun 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 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

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

• MalfunctionJun 26, 2017Fracture; Break; Detachment Of Device Component; Fracture

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT; THE SURGEON, REPORTED THAT AS HE WAS USING THE DRILL BIT, A PIECE SNAPPED OFF AND BECAME EMBEDDED IN THE PATIENT'S BONE (SPECIFICALLY THE ANTERIOR VERTEBRAL BODY L5S1). THE SURGEON USED RONGEURS TO REMOVE THE PIECE AND THIS ADDED 15 MINUTES OT THE SURGERY. NORMALLY THE SURGEON WOULD USE AN AWL TO MAKE A 'HOLE' PRIOR TO DRILLING. IN THIS CASE THE AWL WAS NOT USED. THE STRYKER SALES REPRESENTATIVE, WAS IN THE CASE.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient; Vessel Or Plaque, Device Embedded In

  MAUDE report 6667985 ↗