EXPEDIUM 279703150PRecalls & reported problems
Medos International Sàrl · POWERED INSTRUMENTS EXPEDIUM SYSTEM T-HANDLE, RATCHETING, QUICK COUPLING 5.5 · Class 1
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Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 5
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10705034476605), received between Oct 2, 2023 and Nov 18, 2025 — classified as 5 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Contamination /Decontamination Problem” (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
- Contamination /Decontamination Problem3
- Break1
- Device-Device Incompatibility1
- Mechanical Problem1
Patient problems
- Insufficient Information3
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
Recent adverse event reports
The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionNov 18, 2025Mechanical Problem; Device-Device Incompatibility; Mechanical Problem; Device-Device Incompatibility
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SCREW DRIVERS APPEAR TO BE WEARING AT THE DISTAL TIP AND NOT ENGAGING WITH SCREW HEAD FULLY. BUTTONS ON THE SLEEVES ARE BECOMING WORN AS WELL AND DRIVER T HANDLES ARE SQUEAKING MORE THAN USUAL AND DIFFICULT TO CONNECT TO SHAFT. ENTIRE DRIVER TOOL NEEDS REPLACING. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23586988 ↗MalfunctionJan 11, 2024Contamination /Decontamination Problem; Contamination /Decontamination Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2023, THE INSTRUMENTS IN QUESTION WERE FOUND TO BE UNFIT FOR SURGERY DURING STERILE PROCESSING OF INCOMING FIELD INSPECTION. A BORESCOPE WAS RUN DOWN THE CANNULATED INSTRUMENTS AND FOUND THAT THEY FELL OUTSIDE OF THE GUIDELINES FOR USE IN SURGERY. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INTERACTION, HOWEVER A SCHEDULED CASE HAD TO BE CANCELLED AS THE PROPER TOOLING WAS UNAVAILABLE. NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE. THIS REPORT INVOLVES ONE POWERED INSTRUMENTS EXPEDIUM SYSTEM T-HANDLE, RATCHETING, QUICK COUPLING 5.5. THIS IS REPORT 9 OF 9 FOR (B)(4). THIS COMPLAINT IS RELATED TO (B)(4) AND (B)(4).
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 18493158 ↗MalfunctionNov 9, 2023Contamination /Decontamination Problem; Contamination /Decontamination Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2023, THE INSTRUMENTS IN QUESTION WERE FOUND TO BE UNFIT FOR SURGERY DURING STERILE PROCESSING OF INCOMING FIELD INSPECTION. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INTERACTION, HOWEVER A SCHEDULED CASE HAD TO BE CANCELLED AS THE PROPER TOOLING WAS UNAVAILABLE. NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE. THIS REPORT IS FOR A POWERED INSTRUMENTS EXPEDIUM SYSTEM T-HANDLE, RATCHETING, QUICK COUPLING 5.5. THIS IS REPORT 3 OF 3 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 18102530 ↗MalfunctionNov 9, 2023Contamination /Decontamination Problem; Contamination /Decontamination Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2023, THE INSTRUMENTS IN QUESTION WERE FOUND TO BE UNFIT FOR SURGERY DURING STERILE PROCESSING OF INCOMING FIELD INSPECTION. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INTERACTION, HOWEVER A SCHEDULED CASE HAD TO BE CANCELLED AS THE PROPER TOOLING WAS UNAVAILABLE. NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE. THIS REPORT IS FOR A POWERED INSTRUMENTS EXPEDIUM SYSTEM T-HANDLE, RATCHETING, QUICK COUPLING 5.5. THIS IS REPORT 2 OF 3 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 18102523 ↗MalfunctionOct 2, 2023Break; Break
DEVICE REPORT FROM CANADA REPORTS AN EVENT AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE IN 2023, THE HANDLE IN QUESTION BROKE DURING USE. NO FRAGMENTS WERE GENERATED, THERE WAS NO REPORTED ADVERSE PATIENT CONSEQUENCE. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WITH NO SURGICAL DELAY. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE IN REPORT. THIS REPORT IS FOR A POWERED INSTRUMENTS EXPEDIUM SYSTEM T-HANDLE, RATCHETING, QUICK COUPLING 5.5. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17852788 ↗
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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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