NA 174168000Recalls & reported problems
Depuy Spine, LLC · SURGICAL TITANIUM MESH BONE SCREW 3 x 6.5mm · Class 2 · Implant
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10705034018140), received between Nov 29, 2018 and Nov 29, 2018 — 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 16, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break2
Patient problems
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient2
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionNov 29, 2018Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TITANIUM SCREW HEAD WAS BROKEN (DETACHED) DURING THE SPINE FUSION SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2018 WHEN THE SURGEON INSERTED THE 3RD SCREW INTO TITANIUM RING (P/N: 1741-73-000) TO FIX TITANIUM MESH (P/N: 1741-48-000). THE BROKEN SCREW COULD NOT BE REMOVED FROM TITANIUM RING (P/N: 1741-73-000) SO THAT THE SURGEON CUT THE TITANIUM MESH (P/N: 1741-48-000) TO MAINTAIN IN 30MM DIMENSION. THEN, IT WAS ALSO REPORTED THAT ANOTHER SCREW HEAD WAS BROKEN (DETACHED) WHEN THE SURGEON IMPLANTED THE ABOVE CUT TITANIUM MESH WITH 1ST BROKEN SCREW. THE SURGEON DECIDED TO IMPLANT THE REMAINED THE TITANIUM MESH INTO THE PATIENT¿S BODY WITH BROKEN SCREW. THERE WAS LESS THAN 30MIN. SURGICAL DELAY. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE HOSPITAL.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8116447 ↗MalfunctionNov 29, 2018Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TITANIUM SCREW HEAD WAS BROKEN (DETACHED) DURING THE SPINE FUSION SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2018 WHEN THE SURGEON INSERTED THE 3RD SCREW INTO TITANIUM RING (P/N: 1741-73-000) TO FIX TITANIUM MESH (P/N: 1741-48-000). THE BROKEN SCREW COULD NOT BE REMOVED FROM TITANIUM RING (P/N: 1741-73-000) SO THAT THE SURGEON CUT THE TITANIUM MESH (P/N: 1741-48-000) TO MAINTAIN IN 30MM DIMENSION. THEN, IT WAS ALSO REPORTED THAT ANOTHER SCREW HEAD WAS BROKEN (DETACHED) WHEN THE SURGEON IMPLANTED THE ABOVE CUT TITANIUM MESH WITH 1ST BROKEN SCREW. THE SURGEON DECIDED TO IMPLANT THE REMAINED THE TITANIUM MESH INTO THE PATIENT¿S BODY WITH BROKEN SCREW. THERE WAS LESS THAN 30-MINS. SURGICAL DELAY. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE HOSPITAL.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8116402 ↗
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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 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 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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