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VIPER 286705210Recalls & reported problems

Depuy Spine, LLC · VIPER SYSTEM GUIDEWIRE, SHARP AND DISPOSABLE 1.37mm · Class 1

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

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 10705034213675), received between Nov 20, 2017 and Nov 20, 2017 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (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

  • Break1

Patient problems

  • Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionNov 20, 2017Break; Break

    WHILE REMOVING A GUIDE WIRE FROM A RIGHT S1 VIPER X-TAB SCREW AFTER IT HAD BEEN PLACED IN THE PEDICLE, THE TIP OF THE GUIDE WIRE BROKE OFF INSIDE THE VERTEBRAL BODY. THE SURGEON CHOSE TO LEAVE IT AS HE FELT IT WOULD NOT HARM THE PATIENT. THE SURGERY CONTINUED WITHOUT ANY DELAY.

    Patient problems: Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque

    MAUDE report 7044816 ↗

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