EXPEDIUM 299704110Recalls & reported problems
Medos International Sàrl · EXPEDIUM SPINE SYSTEM THORACIC PEDICLE PROBE, CURVED 10-60mm Plus or Minus 2 Percent · Class 1
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Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 4
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10705034467344), received between Feb 3, 2021 and Mar 28, 2024 — classified as 4 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (3 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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break3
- Material Deformation1
- Material Discolored1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions4
Recent adverse event reports
The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionMar 28, 2024Break; Material Discolored; Break; Material Discolored
DEVICE REPORT FROM SYNTHESE REPORTS AN EVENT IN JAPAN AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT THIS WAS AN UNKNOWN SURGERY PERFORMED ON AN UNKNOWN DATE. ON (B)(6) 2024, THE SALES REP WAS INFORMED THE FOLLOWINGS. IN THE SURGERY, IT WAS POINTED OUT THAT THE SCALES WHICH PRINTED ON THE TIP OF THE PEDICLE PROBE IN QUESTION WAS PEELING OFF, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO SEE DURING THE SURGERY AND INTERFERING WITH SCREWING. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WITH NO SURGICAL DELAY. THERE IS NO IMPACT ON THE PATIENT. THE PRODUCT IS A FREQUENTLY USED INSTRUMENT. NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) THORACIC PEDICLE PROBE, CRV. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR COMPLAINT (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18993835 ↗MalfunctionNov 10, 2022Break; Break
DEVICE REPORT FROM SYNTHES REPORTS AN EVENT IN JAPAN AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT THIS WAS A TLIF (L5) FOR HERNIA ON (B)(6) 2022. DURING SCREW INSERTION FOR POSTERIOR FUSION, THE THORACIC PEDICLE PROBE GOT BROKEN. THE PATIENT¿S HARD BONE QUALITY ALSO AFFECTED BREAKAGE. AFTER BREAKAGE, THE PROBE WAS STUCK IN THE BONE, AND IT WAS REMOVED BY PLIERS. THERE WAS NO BROKEN FRAGMENT IN THE BONE. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WITHOUT ANY SURGICAL DELAY. PATIENT CONSEQUENCES? NO. NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) THORACIC PEDICLE PROBE, CRV. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR COMPLAINT (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15771872 ↗MalfunctionAug 3, 2022Material Deformation; Material Deformation
DEVICE REPORT FROM SYNTHES REPORTS AN EVENT IN PORTUGAL AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED ON AN UNKNOWN DATE THAT ONE KEY SHAFT WITH THE START TIP, THE OTHER TWO ARE WORN. NO PATIENT OUTCOME/CONSEQUENCES. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) THORACIC PEDICLE PROBE, CRV. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR COMPLAINT (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15156068 ↗MalfunctionFeb 3, 2021Break; Break
IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE WAS NOT FRAGMENTED DURING THE PROCEDURE. PROCEDURE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED WITHOUT SURGICAL DELAY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM/CONSEQUENCES.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11274839 ↗
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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 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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