AVS Anchor-L Lumbar Cage System 48999000Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 07613327274905), received between Aug 5, 2016 and Sep 6, 2018 — classified as 5 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (4 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 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionSep 6, 2018Break; Fracture; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Fracture

  SURGEON WAS TIGHTENING DOWN THE SCREW AND THE HEAD OF THE DRIVER BROKE OFF. NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 7853181 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 8, 2017Break; Fracture; Sticking; Fracture

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT; OUR SALES REP REPORTED: "DURING THE STEP OF PUTTING THE SCREW ON THE CAGE IMPLANTED, THE TERMINAL PART OF THE SCREWDRIVER BROKE. THE TIP OF IT WAS STUCK IN THE SCREW. THE DOCTOR REMOVED IT BY UNSCREWING THE SCREW IMPLANTED WITH A FORCEPS. THE TIP IS STILL STUCK INSIDE THE SCREW, BUT THE SCREW HAS BEEN REMOVED AND IT WILL BE RETURNED. THE DOCTOR HAS IMPLANTED A NEW SCREW WITH A SCREWDRIVER REPLACEMENT. THE IMPLANT IS CORRECTLY POSITIONED AND LOCKED. THERE WERE NO CONSEQUENCES FOR THE PATIENT. TIME USED FOR REMOVAL 45 MINUTES, THE REMOVAL WAS NOT EASY".

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

  MAUDE report 6387855 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 27, 2016Fracture; Break; Fracture

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SURGEON BROKE THE SCREWDRIVER. SURGEON WAS PUTTING A SCREW IN AND THE SCREWDRIVER BROKE. ANOTHER SCREWDRIVER.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 6205903 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 9, 2016Detachment Of Device Component

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT; THE RIGID SCREW DRIVER TIP SNAPPED OFF DURING INSERTION OF A SCREW.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 5858419 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 5, 2016Break; Fracture; Fracture

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT; TIP OF SCREWDRIVER BROKE IN THE SCREW.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 5851669 ↗