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NA 2490-92-000Recalls & reported problems

Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · ALIGNMENT TOWER AND ROD · Class 1

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

Adverse event reports
4
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10603295125938), received between Aug 18, 2017 and Feb 9, 2021 — classified as 4 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Twisted/Bent” (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.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Material Twisted/Bent3
  • Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3
  • No Information1

Recent adverse event reports

The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionFeb 9, 2021Material Twisted/Bent; Material Twisted/Bent

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT ALL THESE INSTRUMENTS ARE WORN DOWN FROM MANY YEARS OF FREQUENT USE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 11305483 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 9, 2021Material Twisted/Bent; Material Twisted/Bent

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT ALL THESE INSTRUMENTS ARE WORN DOWN FROM MANY YEARS OF FREQUENT USE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 11305478 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 9, 2021Material Twisted/Bent; Material Twisted/Bent

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT ALL THESE INSTRUMENTS ARE WORN DOWN FROM MANY YEARS OF FREQUENT USE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 11305476 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 18, 2017Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE LCS MILESTONE INSTRUMENTS HAS A LOOSE PLAY ON THE ALIGNMENT TOWER HEAD. THE ROD THEREFORE SWINGS FROM LEFT TO RIGHT AND DOES NOT ACCURATELY DROP DOWN TO CHECK CORRECT ALIGNMENT.

    Patient problems: No Information

    MAUDE report 6804351 ↗

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