NA 698329301Recalls & reported problems
Depuy Spine, LLC · MODIFIED INSTRUMENT ASPIRATING TAP 5mm · 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 10705034322070), received between Jun 28, 2018 and Dec 3, 2024 — 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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break2
Patient problems
- Insufficient Information1
- 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.
MalfunctionDec 3, 2024Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE THE 5MM ASPIRATING TAP TIP SNAPPED OFF INTRA OPERATIVELY. THE PROCEDURE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED WITH NO SURGICAL DELAY. THE FRAGMENTS GENERATED WERE REMOVED EASILY WITHOUT ADDITIONAL INTERVENTION.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 20833844 ↗MalfunctionJun 28, 2018Break; Break
CUSTOM FENESTRATED 5.0 TAP SNAPPED DURING SURGERY WHEN IN USE. NO HARM TO THE PATIENT AND WE FINISHED OUT THE CASE WITH THE STANDARD TAPS. PATIENT CONSEQUENCE? NO. ACTION TAKEN FOR PROCEDURE:FINISHED PROCEDURE WITH STANDARD TAPS. 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 7646973 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.