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VIPER 286735050Recalls & reported problems

Depuy Spine, LLC · VIPER 2 SYSTEM ROD GAUGE 30-140mm Plus or Minus 1.67 Percent · Class 1

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 10705034214498), received between May 23, 2018 and May 23, 2018 — 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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break1

Patient problems

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionMay 23, 2018Break; Break

    WHEN MEASURING THE ROD ON A POSTERIOR LUMBAR FUSION L4-S1, THE CALIPER APPEARED TO PROTRUDE THROUGH THE LEFT SIDED L4 SCREW EXTENSION AND WOULD NOT COME OUT. HE WAS FORCED TO CUT THE CALIPER WITH A BOLT CUTTER. PATIENT CONSEQUENCE? :NO. IS THE INFORMATION BEING SUBMITTED FOR THIS COMPLAINT ALL THE DETAILS THAT ARE KNOWN/AVAILABLE REGARDING THIS EVENT? : YES.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 7537844 ↗

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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.