PIPELINE 288205041Recalls & reported problems
Depuy Spine, LLC · PIPELINE ACCESS SYSTEM PITUITARY WITH TEETH 6mm · Class 1
- 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 10705034220413), received between Jan 18, 2023 and Jan 18, 2023 — 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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break2
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJan 18, 2023Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE, THE SURGEON BROKE THE PITUITARY WHILE DECOMPRESSING. IT WAS UNKNOWN WHETHER THE SURGERY WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED WITH ANY SURGICAL DELAY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT OUTCOME / CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. THIS COMPLAINT INVOLVES ONE (1) DEVICE. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) 6MM PITUITARY W/TEETH. THIS IS REPORT 2 OF 2 FOR COMPLAINT: (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16196101 ↗MalfunctionJan 18, 2023Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE, THE SURGEON BROKE THE PITUITARY WHILE DECOMPRESSING. IT WAS UNKNOWN WHETHER THE SURGERY WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED WITH ANY SURGICAL DELAY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT OUTCOME / CONSEQUENCES REPORTED. THIS COMPLAINT INVOLVES ONE (1) DEVICE. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) 6MM PITUITARY W/TEETH. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 2 FOR COMPLAINT (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16196010 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.