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M.U.S.T. Midline Cortical (MC) Screw System 03.58.244Recalls & reported problems

Medacta International SA · MUST MC Screw Ø6x40 cannulated · Class 2 · Implant

All models of M.U.S.T. Midline Cortical (MC) Screw System (17)

Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
3
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 07630971293564), received between Apr 5, 2024 and Nov 18, 2025 — classified as 2 injuries, 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (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 18, 2026.

Reports received per month

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Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Fracture3

Patient problems

  • Implant Pain2
  • Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available1

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryNov 18, 2025Fracture; Fracture

    PATIENT UNDERWENT SURGERY FOR VERTEBRAL FUSION L3-L5. 6 MONTHS AFTER PRIMARY THE PATIENT REPORTED PAIN. SURGEON PROCEEDED WITH REVISION AND FOUND 3 BROKEN SCREWS (L3-L4 RIGHT SIDE AND L5 ON THE LEFT SIDE). BREAKAGE OCCURRED AT THE BASE OF THE TULIP IN ALL SCREWS. IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT'S BONE WAS ARTHRITIC AND THAT VERTEBRAL FUSION FAILED. CONSTRUCT WAS REVISED, SURGEON REPLACED THE SCREW IN L3-L5 ON THE RIGHT SIDE, REMOVED THE SCREW FROM LEFT L5 WHICH WAS NOT REPLACES, AND ADDED A SCREW IN LEFT S1.

    Patient problems: Implant Pain

    MAUDE report 23583105 ↗
  • InjuryMay 23, 2025Fracture; Fracture

    PATIENT UNDERWENT PRIMARY SURGERY AT L4-L5 (PLIF, CBT TRAJECTORY). MYSPINE CASE CODE: H-SUG-OPS-RS-24061941. REVISION SURGERY PERFORMED AT ABOUT 2 MONTHS FROM PRIMARY DUE TO PAIN, CAUSE OF PAIN WAS IDENTIFIED AS A COLLAPSED L5 VERTEBRA. DURING SURGERY THE LEFT L5 PEDICLE SCREW WAS FOUND BROKEN AROUND THE SCREW HEAD. THE RIGHT L5 PEDICLE SCREW WAS NOT BROKEN. THE FIXATION RANGE WAS EXTENDED FROM L4 TO S2 WITH THE ADDITION OF A SCREW IN L4. NO PATIENT FALLS WERE REPORTED AFTER THE PRIMARY SURGERY.

    Patient problems: Implant Pain

    MAUDE report 22076622 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 5, 2024Fracture; Fracture

    THE SET SCREW OF MUST MC SCREW Ø6X40 CANNULATED CRACKED DURING FINAL TIGHTENING. THE SET SCREW COULD NOT BE DISENGAGED, SO THE SURGEON CUT AND REMOVED THE ROD, REVISED THE PEDICLE SCREW AND ENGAGED A NEW ROD. THERE WAS 20 MIN OF DELAY (TOTAL SURGERY TIME 3 HOURS).

    Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available

    MAUDE report 19049140 ↗

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