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EXPEDIUM 179799645Recalls & reported problems

Medos International Sàrl · EXPEDIUM SPINE SYSTEM DI FAVORED ANGLE REDUCTION SCREW 5.5 x 6 x 45mm · Class 2

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Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
5
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
4
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10705034083650), received between Jul 26, 2017 and Sep 11, 2018 — classified as 4 injuries, 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Loose or Intermittent Connection” (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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Loose or Intermittent Connection4
  • Device Dislodged or Dislocated1

Patient problems

  • Spinal Column Injury4
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjurySep 11, 2018Loose or Intermittent Connection; Loose or Intermittent Connection

    THE FOLLOWING WAS REPORTED: REVISION: DR. (B)(6); (B)(6) HOSPITAL, (B)(6) 2018. PATIENT HAS DEMENTIA WHICH HAS ESCALATED SINCE PRIMARY SURGERY DATED (B)(6) 2018. THE DEMENTIA HAS LEAD TO POOR DIET AIDING IN A PSEUDOARTHROSIS (NON-FUSION). A RECENT FALL THEN LOOSENED THE PRE EXISTING CONSTRUCT. PRIMARY SCREWS REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH NEW SCREWS FOR NEW FIXATION. FEMALE PATIENT INITIALS (B)(6).

    Patient problems: Spinal Column Injury

    MAUDE report 7865544 ↗
  • InjurySep 11, 2018Loose or Intermittent Connection; Loose or Intermittent Connection

    THE FOLLOWING WAS REPORTED: REVISION: DR. (B)(6); (B)(6) HOSPITAL (B)(6) 2018. PATIENT HAS DEMENTIA WHICH HAS ESCALATED SINCE PRIMARY SURGERY DATED (B)(6) 2018. THE DEMENTIA HAS LEAD TO POOR DIET AIDING IN A PSEUDOARTHROSIS (NON-FUSION). A RECENT FALL THEN LOOSENED THE PRE EXISTING CONSTRUCT. PRIMARY SCREWS REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH NEW SCREWS FOR NEW FIXATION. FEMALE PATIENT (B)(6).

    Patient problems: Spinal Column Injury

    MAUDE report 7865409 ↗
  • InjurySep 11, 2018Loose or Intermittent Connection; Loose or Intermittent Connection

    THE FOLLOWING WAS REPORTED: REVISION: DR. (B)(6) HOSPITAL (B)(6) 2018. PATIENT HAS DEMENTIA WHICH HAS ESCALATED SINCE PRIMARY SURGERY DATED (B)(6) 2018. THE DEMENTIA HAS LEAD TO POOR DIET AIDING IN A PSEUDOARTHROSIS (NON-FUSION). A RECENT FALL THEN LOOSENED THE PRE EXISTING CONSTRUCT. PRIMARY SCREWS REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH NEW SCREWS FOR NEW FIXATION. FEMALE PATIENT INITIALS (B)(4).

    Patient problems: Spinal Column Injury

    MAUDE report 7865139 ↗
  • InjurySep 11, 2018Loose or Intermittent Connection; Loose or Intermittent Connection

    THE FOLLOWING WAS REPORTED: REVISION: DR. (B)(6) PRIVATE HOSPITAL (B)(6) 2018. PATIENT HAS DEMENTIA WHICH HAS ESCALATED SINCE PRIMARY SURGERY DATED (B)(6) 2018. THE DEMENTIA HAS LEAD TO POOR DIET AIDING IN A PSEUDOARTHROSIS (NON-FUSION). A RECENT FALL THEN LOOSENED THE PRE EXISTING CONSTRUCT. PRIMARY SCREWS REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH NEW SCREWS FOR NEW FIXATION. FEMALE PATIENT INITIALS (B)(6).

    Patient problems: Spinal Column Injury

    MAUDE report 7864297 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 26, 2017Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated

    THE SCREW HAD TO BE EXPLANTED DURING REVISION SURGERY. WHEN THE SURGEON TRIED TO ALIGN THE HEAD OF THE SCREW WITH THE HEAD ADJUSTER THE INNER PARTS OF THE SCREW HEAD GOT LOOSE AND IT MADE GREAT DIFFICULTIES TO REMOVE THE SCREW.

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 6745004 ↗

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