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MOSS 274579000Recalls & reported problems

Depuy Spine, LLC · MOSS MIAMI SPINE SYSTEM ROD CUTTER · Class 1

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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 10705034192475), received between Mar 26, 2020 and May 25, 2022 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Corroded” (1 report).

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

  • Corroded1
  • Detachment of Device or Device Component1
  • Material Deformation1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionMay 25, 2022Corroded; Material Deformation; Corroded; Material Deformation

    DEVICE REPORT FROM DEPUY SYNTHES REPORTS AN EVENT IN JAPAN AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED BY THE SALES REP IN JAPAN THAT DURING A PSF (TH5-TH12) FOR TREATING THORACIC OPLL ON (B)(6) 2022, A ROD CUTTER DEVICE WAS USED TO TRY TO CUT A COBALT CHROMIUM ROD BUT THE ROD GOT STUCK IN THE ROD CUTTER AND BECAME IMMOVABLE. ACCORDING TO THE REPORT, THE ROD WAS REMOVED FROM THE ROD CUTTER, AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE CUTTING LINE ON THE ROD CUTTER HAD SOME BURRS. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE BLADE ON THE ROD CUTTER HAD TURNED TO RUST-LIKE COLOR. ANOTHER LIKE DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE WITH LESS THAN 30-MINUTE SURGICAL DELAY. THIS COMPLAINT INVOLVES ONE DEVICE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 14500989 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 26, 2020Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    DEVICE REPORT FROM SYNTHES REPORTS AN EVENT IN (B)(6) AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED ON AN UNKNOWN DATE THAT THE PATIENT HAD A SURGERY FOR PLF (POSTERIOR LUMBAR FUSION) ON (B)(6) 2020, AND POSTOPERATIVELY THE ROD CUTTER WAS CLEANSED. THEY FOUND THAT THE SCREW, WHICH CONNECTS THE HANDLE AND THE UNIT, HAD COME OFF. THERE WAS NO SURGICAL DELAY REPORTED. THE PATIENT OUTCOME WAS STABLE. THIS COMPLAINT INVOLVES ONE (1) DEVICE. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR (B)(4).

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 9884500 ↗

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