EXPEDIUM 299704185Recalls & reported problems
Medos International Sàrl · EXPEDIUM SPINE SYSTEM CORONAL IN-SITU BENDER, LEFT 5.5 · Class 1
Data updated Oct 13, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 8
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 8 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10705034467177), received between Nov 27, 2023 and Apr 20, 2026 — classified as 8 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Deformation” (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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Material Deformation5
- Break3
- Material Twisted/Bent2
- Corroded1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions8
Recent adverse event reports
The 8 most recent of 8 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionApr 20, 2026Material Deformation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BENDER WAS DAMAGED, METAL BENT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24927933 ↗MalfunctionApr 20, 2026Material Deformation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT POLY SHAFT DRIVERS ARE STRIPPED. THE HANDLES ARE NOT RATCHING. THE TAPS ARE DULL AND THE BENDERS ARE DAMAGED, METAL BENT. ROD HOLDERS WORN. NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24925175 ↗MalfunctionApr 14, 2026Material Deformation; Material Twisted/Bent
IT WAS REPORTED THAT POLY SHAFT DRIVERS STRIPPED. HANDLES NOT RATCHING. TAPS DULL. BENDERS DAMAGED, METAL BENT. ROD HOLDERS WORN. THERE WAS NO PATIENT STATUS/ OUTCOME / CONSEQUENCES.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24870983 ↗MalfunctionApr 14, 2026Material Deformation; Material Twisted/Bent
IT WAS REPORTED THAT POLY SHAFT DRIVERS STRIPPED. HANDLES NOT RATCHING. TAPS DULL. BENDERS DAMAGED, METAL BENT. ROD HOLDERS WORN. THERE WAS NO PATIENT STATUS/ OUTCOME / CONSEQUENCES.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24870972 ↗MalfunctionNov 11, 2025Material Deformation; Material Deformation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PRODUCTS ARE BENT DUE TO USE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23523886 ↗MalfunctionApr 23, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE FRENCH BENDER CENTER PORTION BROKEN. CORONAL BENDERS BROKEN. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21892929 ↗MalfunctionApr 23, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE FRENCH BENDER CENTER PORTION BROKEN. CORONAL BENDERS BROKEN. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21891786 ↗MalfunctionNov 27, 2023Break; Corroded; Break; Corroded
DEVICE REPORT FROM SYNTHES REPORTS AN EVENT IN DENMARK AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT AFTER SURGERY, THE STERILE DEPARTMENT FOUND SIGNS OF SMALL ¿HOLES¿ AND RUST ON THE SURFACE OF THE INSTRUMENTS. THE INSTRUMENTS ARE RARELY USED. IT LOOKS LIKE A ¿NON-MECHANICAL¿ REASON OF THE SURFACE CHANGES. INSTRUMENTS AND DECONTAMINATION CERTIFICATION WILL BE PICKED UP NEXT WEEK AT CLINIC. SAME LIKE PRODUCT WAS USED TO MANAGE THE PROBLEM. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) CORONAL IN-SITU BENDER, LEFT. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 2 FOR COMPLAINT (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18211818 ↗
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- EXPEDIUM 299704190Medos International Sàrl · BENDER9 reports
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- EXPEDIUM 299704200Medos International Sàrl · BENDER9 reports
- ALTALYNE 5161-04-1700Medos International Sàrl · BENDER8 reports
- NA 03.161.057Synthes GmbH · BENDER5 reports
- NA 03.221.251Synthes GmbH · BENDER4 reports
- EXPEDIUM 279763860Medos International Sàrl · BENDER4 reports
Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 13, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 13, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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