M.U.S.T. Rods 03.50.431Recalls & reported problems
Medacta International SA · Rod CoCr 5.5 x 200mm Sterile · Class 2 · Implant
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 1
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 07630030835421), received between Jul 18, 2019 and Jul 18, 2019 — classified as 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging” (1 report).
1 other recall cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K121115); they may or may not involve this specific model.
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
- Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging1
Patient problems
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1
Recent adverse event reports
The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJul 18, 2019Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging; Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging
ONCE THE NURSE OPENED THE BOX OF THE IMPLANT (2 OF 200 MM RODS AND 1 OF 300 MM ROD), THE PACKAGING OF THE ROD (DOUBLE "PAPER") WAS BROKEN. ANOTHER ROD (5.5X300) WAS OPENED AND USED BUT, IN ORDER TO HAVE THE DESIRED DIMENSION, IT WAS CUT.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 8802420 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K121115. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-1023-2017 · Dec 7, 2016 · TerminatedMedacta International SA, M.U.S.T. Rod, REF 03.50.433, Size 5.5mm, Length 480mm, Type Straight, Mat Co-Cr-Mo The rods act as a connector between the different pedicle screws to
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- CREO 1119.0010Globus Medical, Inc. · ORTHOSIS, SPINAL PEDICLE FIXATION80 reports
- VIPER 186731745Medos International Sàrl · ORTHOSIS, SPINAL PEDICLE FIXATION43 reports
- CD HORIZON® Spinal System 1553201090Medtronic Sofamor Danek, Inc. · ORTHOSIS, SPINAL PEDICLE FIXATION38 reports
- EXPEDIUM 179902000Medos International Sàrl · ORTHOSIS, SPINAL PEDICLE FIXATION37 reports
- CD HORIZON® Spinal System 7540220Medtronic Sofamor Danek, Inc. · ORTHOSIS, SPINAL PEDICLE FIXATION36 reports
- EXPEDIUM VERSE 199721640Medos International Sàrl · ORTHOSIS, SPINAL PEDICLE FIXATION35 reports
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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