EXPEDIUM 299704130Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 6 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10705034467139), received between Feb 3, 2022 and Feb 5, 2026 — classified as 6 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 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 6 most recent of 6 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionFeb 5, 2026Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BALL TIP FEELER, STRAIGHT BROKE AT THE WIRE HANDLE JUNCTION AFTER ITS SECOND USE DURING A PRE-OPERATIVE EVENT. THE DEVICE FRACTURED INTRAOPERATIVELY, SEPARATING INTO TWO OR MORE PIECES. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT HARM OR SIGNIFICANT DELAY ASSOCIATED WITH THE EVENT, AND THE PRODUCT WAS NOT AN IMPLANT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24267659 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 22, 2023Break; Break

  DEVICE REPORT FROM SYNTHES REPORTS AN EVENT IN COLOMBIA AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2023, THE PROBE SEPARATED FROM THE HANDLE WHILE THE DOCTOR WAS USING IT DURING A PROCEDURE. THIS REPORT INVOLVES ONE EXPEDIUM SPINE SYSTEM BALL TIP FEELER (CURVED) 10-100MM PLUS OR MINUS 4 PERCENT. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR (B)(4).

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16419231 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 5, 2023Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2022, THE DEVICE BROKE DURING SURGERY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM AND NO SURGICAL DELAY. NO FRAGMENTS WERE GENERATED AND THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY. NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS NEEDED. NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE. THIS REPORT INVOLVES ONE EXPEDIUM SPINE SYSTEM BALL TIP FEELER (CURVED) 10-100MM PLUS OR MINUS 4 PERCENT. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR (B)(4).

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16101734 ↗
• MalfunctionNov 23, 2022Break; Break

  DEVICE REPORT FROM SYNTHES REPORTS AN EVENT IN CANADA AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2022, PRE-OPERATIVELY, THE NURSE PICKED UP THE SOUND AND THE INSTRUMENT BROKE INTO TWO PIECES IN THE MIDDLE. THE INSTRUMENT WAS REMOVED AND NOT USED DURING THE SURGICAL PROCEDURE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THIS REPORT INVOLVES ONE EXPEDIUM SPINE SYSTEM BALL TIP FEELER (CURVED) 10-100MM PLUS OR MINUS 4 PERCENT. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR (B)(4).

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 15851185 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 16, 2022Break; Break

  DEVICE REPORT FROM CANADA REPORTS AN EVENT AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE IN 2022, THE CURVED BALL TIP FEELER BROKE IN HALF, AND THE CLASP ON THE TAB BREAKER BROKE, CAUSING IT TO LOSE EFFECTIVENESS. THERE WERE NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES. THIS REPORT IS FOR A BALL TIP FEELER, CURVED. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 2 FOR (B)(4).

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 14713466 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 3, 2022Material Integrity Problem; Material Integrity Problem

  DEVICE REPORT FROM SYNTHES REPORTS AN EVENT IN (B)(6) AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE, DURING CLEANING IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE ITEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THIS REPORT INVOLVES ONE (1) EXPEDIUM SPINE SYSTEM BALL TIP FEELER (CURVED) 10-100MM PLUS OR MINUS 4 PERCENT. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR (B)(4).

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 13443981 ↗