EXPEDIUM 279718101Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10705034301396), received between Sep 13, 2018 and Feb 10, 2025 — classified as 5 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (5 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 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

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

• MalfunctionFeb 10, 2025Break; Corroded; Break; Corroded

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE, THE REPORTED INSTRUMENTS WERE RUSTY, HAD BROKEN THREADS AND BROKEN TIPS. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 21343456 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 17, 2019Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2019, THE T27 CLOSED HEAD EXPEDIUM 6.35 SCREW DRIVER BROKEN DURING SURGERY. SURGICAL DELAY AND PROCEDURE OUTCOME ARE UNKNOWN. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM/CONSEQUENCE. THIS COMPLAINT INVOLVES ONE (1) DEVICE.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 9204657 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 13, 2018Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PROCEDURE WAS A REVISION SURGERY WITH PREVIOUS EXPEDIUM 6.35 S2 ALAR ILIAC SCREWS IN PLACE. WE TOOK OUT A 9X100 SCREW AND THE DOCTOR DECIDED TO UPSIZE TO A 10X100 CLOSED HEAD EXP 6.35 SCREW. THE DOCTOR PLACED THE SCREW INITIALLY WITHOUT PROBLEM, BUT LATER DECIDED HE WANTED TO ADVANCE THE SCREW A COUPLE MORE ROTATIONS. DURING THIS STEP, WE BROKE 3 DIFFERENT EXP 6.35 SCREWDRIVERS, 2 OF THE T27 SNAPPED OFF AND THE OTHER DRIVER HAD THE CONNECTION THREADS SNAP OFF. THE SURGEON DECIDED TO LEAVE THE SCREW AS IS AFTER THE 3RD DRIVER BROKE. 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 7873441 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 13, 2018Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PROCEDURE WAS A REVISION SURGERY WITH PREVIOUS EXPEDIUM 6.35 S2 ALAR ILIAC SCREWS IN PLACE. WE TOOK OUT A 9X100 SCREW AND THE DOCTOR DECIDED TO UPSIZE TO A 10X100 CLOSED HEAD EXP 6.35 SCREW. THE DOCTOR PLACED THE SCREW INITIALLY WITHOUT PROBLEM, BUT LATER DECIDED HE WANTED TO ADVANCE THE SCREW A COUPLE MORE ROTATIONS. DURING THIS STEP, WE BROKE 3 DIFFERENT EXP 6.35 SCREWDRIVERS, 2 OF THE T27 SNAPPED OFF AND THE OTHER DRIVER HAD THE CONNECTION THREADS SNAP OFF. THE SURGEON DECIDED TO LEAVE THE SCREW AS IS AFTER THE 3RD DRIVER BROKE. 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 7873421 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 13, 2018Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PROCEDURE WAS A REVISION SURGERY WITH PREVIOUS EXPEDIUM 6.35 S2 ALAR ILIAC SCREWS IN PLACE. WE TOOK OUT A 9X100 SCREW AND THE DOCTOR DECIDED TO UPSIZE TO A 10X100 CLOSED HEAD EXP 6.35 SCREW. THE DOCTOR PLACED THE SCREW INITIALLY WITHOUT PROBLEM, BUT LATER DECIDED HE WANTED TO ADVANCE THE SCREW A COUPLE MORE ROTATIONS. DURING THIS STEP, WE BROKE 3 DIFFERENT EXP 6.35 SCREWDRIVERS, 2 OF THE T27 SNAPPED OFF AND THE OTHER DRIVER HAD THE CONNECTION THREADS SNAP OFF. THE SURGEON DECIDED TO LEAVE THE SCREW AS IS AFTER THE 3RD DRIVER BROKE. 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 7873046 ↗