Cadence™ 10204305Recalls & reported problems
Ascension Orthopedics, Inc. · Cadence Implant Protector serves to protect both the Tibial Tray and Talar Dome implants from damage while placing the Talar Dome. · Class 1
Data updated Oct 13, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 5
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10381780240778), received between Jun 17, 2022 and Nov 28, 2022 — classified as 5 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Fracture4
- Break1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions5
Recent adverse event reports
The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionNov 28, 2022Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING SURGERY, A PIECE OF THE CADENCE IMPLANT PROTECTOR - RIGHT BROKE FROM IMPACT WITH HAMMER WHILE APPLIED THE CADENCE INSERT. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED, WITHOUT ANY DELAY, WITH THE SAME REPORTED DEVICE. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15875014 ↗MalfunctionOct 27, 2022Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A TAA, THE SURGEON FRACTURED THE CADENCE IMPLANT PROTECTOR - RIGHT WHILE IMPACTING THE TALUS. SURGEON NOTICED AFTER IMPACTION WAS COMPLETE; THEREFORE, THERE WAS NO SURGICAL DELAY. THE FRAGMENT WAS EASILY RETRIEVED FROM PATIENT BY HAND. NO SURGICAL DELAY OR HARM TO PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15684098 ↗MalfunctionOct 18, 2022Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING SURGERY, ONE (1) CADENCE IMPLANT PROTECTOR - RIGHT BROKE WHILE OUTSIDE PATIENT. SURGERY WAS PERFORMED, WITHOUT ANY DELAY, WITH A BACK-UP DEVICE INSTEAD. THE PATIENT WAS NOT INJURED AS A CONSEQUENCE OF THIS PROBLEM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15629297 ↗MalfunctionJul 4, 2022Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT, DURING A TAR SURGERY, THE CADENCE IMPLANT PROTECTOR - RIGHT BROKE WHEN PUTTING IN THE IMPLANT. IT IS UNKNOWN IF ANY PIECES FELL INSIDE OF THE PATIENT. SURGERY WAS RESUMED, WITHOUT ANY DELAY, WITH A BACK-UP DEVICE. THE PATIENT WAS NOT INJURED AS A CONSEQUENCE OF THIS PROBLEM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 14911818 ↗MalfunctionJun 17, 2022Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT, A CADENCE 45 DEGREE TIBIAL IMPACTOR TIP IS BROKEN. AS THIS WAS NOTICED IN A NON-SURGICAL ENVIRONMENT, THERE WAS NOT ANY PATIENT INVOLVED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 14727622 ↗
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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 13, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 13, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 13, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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