EXPEDIUM 299704195Recalls & reported problems
Medos International Sàrl · EXPEDIUM SPINE SYSTEM SAGITTAL IN-SITU BENDER, LEFT 5.5 · Class 1
- Adverse event reports
- 9
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 9 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10705034467320), received between Jan 10, 2020 and Aug 10, 2026 — classified as 9 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (7 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
- Break7
- Material Deformation2
- Scratched Material1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions7
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient2
Recent adverse event reports
The 9 most recent of 9 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionAug 10, 2026Material Deformation; Scratched Material
It was reported on (b)(6) 2026 that sagittal and coronal benders notched and bent. There was no surgical delay with no Patient Involvement.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50197617 ↗MalfunctionDec 2, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THE SAGITTAL IN-SITU BENDER CHIPPED INTRAOPERATIVELY. THERE WAS NO CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23696948 ↗MalfunctionDec 2, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THE SAGITTAL IN-SITU BENDER CHIPPED INTRAOPERATIVELY. THERE WAS NO CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23694735 ↗MalfunctionMar 3, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE IN-SITU BENDER WAS SNAPPED AND ROD HOLDER BROKEN. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21504058 ↗MalfunctionMar 3, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE IN-SITU BENDER WAS SNAPPED AND ROD HOLDER BROKEN. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21503888 ↗MalfunctionJan 3, 2025Break; Break
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED STATES THAT NO FRAGMENTS WERE GENERATED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21072356 ↗MalfunctionJan 5, 2022Material Deformation; Material Deformation
DEVICE REPORT FROM SYNTHES REPORTS AN EVENT IN (B)(6) AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2021 THE PATIENT UNDERWENT FOR A SURGERY. DURING THE SURGERY, THE IN-SITU BENDER¿S DISCHARGE PIECES ARE BENT. AS A RESULT, THE OPERATOR ALWAYS SLIPPED OFF WHEN BENDING THE ROD. IT WAS UNKNOWN IF THE SURGERY COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE. CONCOMITANT DEVICE REPORTED: UNKNOWN ROD (PART# UNKNOWN, LOT# UNKNOWN, QUANTITY UNKNOWN) THIS COMPLAINT INVOLVES TWO (2) DEVICES. THIS REPORT IS FOR (1) SAGITTAL IN-SITU BENDER, LEFT THIS REPORT IS 1 OF 2 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 13171879 ↗MalfunctionNov 5, 2020Break; Break
DEVICE REPORT FROM SYNTHES REPORTS AN EVENT IN (B)(6) AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE IN 2020 DURING AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE, THE SAGITTAL BENDERS BROKE ON THE TIP. THE X25 INSERTERS WERE ALSO ROUNDED AND CAUSED STRIPPING OF THE SET SCREWS. THERE WAS NO SURGICAL DELAY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE. THE PROCEDURE OUTCOME WAS NOT REPORTED. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) SAGITTAL IN-SITU BENDER, LEFT. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 4 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 10794080 ↗MalfunctionJan 10, 2020Break; Break
DEVICE REPORT FROM SYNTHES REPORTS AN EVENT IN (B)(6) AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SPINAL FUSION PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2019, THE TIP OF THE SAGITTAL IN-SITU BENDER BROKE DURING BENDING PROCESS. FRAGMENTS WERE GENERATED AND WERE REMOVED EASILY WITHOUT ADDITIONAL INTERVENTION. THERE WAS NO SURGICAL DELAY REPORTED. ANOTHER INSTRUMENT WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. PROCEDURE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 9575264 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.