AVS Anchor-L Lumbar Cage System 48999150Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 07613327275087), received between Jul 11, 2016 and Oct 30, 2017 — 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

Recent adverse event reports

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

• MalfunctionOct 30, 2017Break; Fracture; Fracture

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT; THE TIP OF THE RIGID DRILL BIT BROKE OFF DURING SURGERY WHEN HE WAS USING IT TO MAKE A SCREW HOLE IN THE VETEBRAL BODY.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 6989414 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 11, 2016Break; Material Integrity Problem; Material Integrity Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CAGE INSERTED 5MM RIGID DRILL BIT ADVANCED TO POSITIVE SPOT. AFTER A FEW TURNS COUNTERCLOCKWISE TO REMOVE DRILL BIT IT BROKE OF IN THE VERTEBRAL BODY. THE SURGEON ATTEMPTED TO REMOVE THE CAGE BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE DRILL BIT WAS LEFT IN THE VERTEBRAL BODY. 2 ADDITIONAL SCREWS WERE IMPLANTED. LOCKING PLATE FIXED.

  Patient problems: Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque

  MAUDE report 5784148 ↗