EXPEDIUM VERSE 299704217Recalls & reported problems
Medos International Sàrl · EXPEDIUM VERSE SPINE SYSTEM QUICK STICK, TUBE · Class 1
All models of EXPEDIUM VERSE (90)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
Quick summary
This Medos EXPEDIUM VERSE Quick Stick tube is a spinal surgery instrument that grips screw heads. Its 42 reports mostly describe the tube bending, breaking, or failing to hold screws tightly, often noticed before surgery with no patient harm. There are no deaths and 2 injuries. No recalls name this device.
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- Adverse event reports
- 42
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 42 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10705034477190), received between Aug 27, 2019 and Jun 10, 2026 — classified as 2 injuries, 40 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device-Device Incompatibility” (27 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
- Device-Device Incompatibility27
- Material Twisted/Bent20
- Break8
- Material Deformation7
- Connection Problem2
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions39
- No Code Available2
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 42 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJun 10, 2026Material Deformation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE EXPEDIUM VERSE QUICK STICK TUBE WAS BENT AT THE BASE, NO LONGER USABLE. IT WAS FOUND DURING THE REPROCESSING OF THE INSTRUMENTS. NO PATIENT WAS HARMED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25461620 ↗MalfunctionJun 5, 2025Break; Material Deformation; Break; Material Deformation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE INSTRUMENT WAS BROKEN. THE QUICK STICK INNER SLEEVE WAS BENT. THIS PREVENTED THE QUICK STICK ATTACHING TO THE TABS/TULIP OF THE EXPEDIUM VERSE SCREW. NO IMPACT WAS SEEN TO THE PATIENT, ALTHOUGH WORKFLOW WAS DISRUPTED, LEADING TO AN ADDITIONAL 5 MINUTES THEATRE TIME.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22151149 ↗MalfunctionMar 22, 2024Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility
DEVICE REPORT FROM DEPUY SPINE REPORTS AN EVENT IN DENMARK AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT 2 INSTRUMENTS THAT ARE TOTALLY NEW AND NEVER USED, WERE NOT ABLE TO BE DISMANTLED ONCE ASSEMBLED. THEY CONSIST OF 2 PARTS. THE ISSUE WAS DISCOVERED DURING INSTRUMENT PRESENTATION AT CUSTOMER. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) VERSE QUICK STICK, TUBE THIS IS REPORT 3 OF 4 FOR COMPLAINT (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18959450 ↗MalfunctionMar 22, 2024Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility
DEVICE REPORT FROM DEPUY SPINE REPORTS AN EVENT IN DENMARK AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT 2 INSTRUMENTS THAT ARE TOTALLY NEW AND NEVER USED, WERE NOT ABLE TO BE DISMANTLED ONCE ASSEMBLED. THEY CONSIST OF 2 PARTS. THE ISSUE WAS DISCOVERED DURING INSTRUMENT PRESENTATION AT CUSTOMER. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) VERSE QUICK STICK, TUBE. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 4 FOR COMPLAINT (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18959435 ↗MalfunctionNov 20, 2023Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility
DEVICE REPORT FROM SYNTHES REPORTS AN EVENT IN AUSTRALIA AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED ON (B)(6) 2023, THAT THE QUICK STICK TUBES DO NOT HOLD TIGHTLY ON TO THE SCREW HEADS AS INTENDED. 3 TUBES FROM THE VERSE SECOND SURGEON **LOAN** TRAY WERE NOT UP TO STANDARD. THERE WAS NO SURGICAL DELAY. THE PROCEDURE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED. NO FRAGMENTS WERE GENERATED. THERE WERE NO PATIENT OUTCOMES OR CONSEQUENCES. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) VERSE QUICK STICK, TUBE THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 3 FOR COMPLAINT (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18172472 ↗MalfunctionNov 20, 2023Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility
DEVICE REPORT FROM SYNTHES REPORTS AN EVENT IN AUSTRALIA AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED ON (B)(6) 2023, THAT THE QUICK STICK TUBES DO NOT HOLD TIGHTLY ON TO THE SCREW HEADS AS INTENDED. 3 TUBES FROM THE VERSE SECOND SURGEON **LOAN** TRAY WERE NOT UP TO STANDARD. THERE WAS NO SURGICAL DELAY. THE PROCEDURE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED. NO FRAGMENTS WERE GENERATED. THERE WERE NO PATIENT OUTCOMES OR CONSEQUENCES. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) VERSE QUICK STICK, TUBE THIS IS REPORT 3 OF 3 FOR COMPLAINT (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18170685 ↗MalfunctionNov 20, 2023Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility
DEVICE REPORT FROM SYNTHES REPORTS AN EVENT IN AUSTRALIA AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED ON OCTOBER 30, 2023, THAT THE QUICK STICK TUBES DO NOT HOLD TIGHTLY ON TO THE SCREW HEADS AS INTENDED. 3 TUBES FROM THE VERSE SECOND SURGEON **LOAN** TRAY WERE NOT UP TO STANDARD. THERE WAS NO SURGICAL DELAY. THE PROCEDURE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED. NO FRAGMENTS WERE GENERATED. THERE WERE NO PATIENT OUTCOMES OR CONSEQUENCES. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) VERSE QUICK STICK, TUBE THIS IS REPORT 2 OF 3 FOR COMPLAINT (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18170626 ↗MalfunctionAug 2, 2023Break; Break
DEVICE REPORT FROM ITALY REPORTS AN EVENT AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE IN 2023 DURING AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE, THE PRODUCTS IN QUESTION WERE FOUND TO BE BROKEN/DEFECTIVE. NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE. THIS REPORT IS FOR AN EXPEDIUM VERSE SPINE SYSTEM QUICK STICK, TUBE. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 8 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17447205 ↗MalfunctionAug 2, 2023Break; Break
DEVICE REPORT FROM ITALY REPORTS AN EVENT AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE IN 2023 DURING AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE, THE PRODUCTS IN QUESTION WERE FOUND TO BE BROKEN/DEFECTIVE. NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE. THIS REPORT IS FOR AN EXPEDIUM VERSE SPINE SYSTEM QUICK STICK, TUBE. THIS IS REPORT 8 OF 8 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17445770 ↗MalfunctionAug 2, 2023Break; Break
DEVICE REPORT FROM ITALY REPORTS AN EVENT AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE IN 2023 DURING AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE, THE PRODUCTS IN QUESTION WERE FOUND TO BE BROKEN/DEFECTIVE. NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE. THIS REPORT IS FOR AN EXPEDIUM VERSE SPINE SYSTEM QUICK STICK, TUBE. THIS IS REPORT 7 OF 8 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17445713 ↗MalfunctionAug 2, 2023Break; Break
DEVICE REPORT FROM ITALY REPORTS AN EVENT AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE IN 2023 DURING AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE, THE PRODUCTS IN QUESTION WERE FOUND TO BE BROKEN/DEFECTIVE. NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE. THIS REPORT IS FOR AN EXPEDIUM VERSE SPINE SYSTEM QUICK STICK, TUBE. THIS IS REPORT 3 OF 8 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17445712 ↗MalfunctionAug 2, 2023Break; Break
DEVICE REPORT FROM ITALY REPORTS AN EVENT AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE IN 2023 DURING AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE, THE PRODUCTS IN QUESTION WERE FOUND TO BE BROKEN/DEFECTIVE. NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE. THIS REPORT IS FOR AN EXPEDIUM VERSE SPINE SYSTEM QUICK STICK, TUBE. THIS IS REPORT 6 OF 8 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17445711 ↗MalfunctionAug 2, 2023Break; Break
DEVICE REPORT FROM ITALY REPORTS AN EVENT AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE IN 2023 DURING AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE, THE PRODUCTS IN QUESTION WERE FOUND TO BE BROKEN/DEFECTIVE. NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE. THIS REPORT IS FOR AN EXPEDIUM VERSE SPINE SYSTEM QUICK STICK, TUBE. THIS IS REPORT 5 OF 8 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17445710 ↗MalfunctionAug 2, 2023Break; Break
DEVICE REPORT FROM ITALY REPORTS AN EVENT AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE IN 2023 DURING AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE, THE PRODUCTS IN QUESTION WERE FOUND TO BE BROKEN/DEFECTIVE. NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE. THIS REPORT IS FOR AN EXPEDIUM VERSE SPINE SYSTEM QUICK STICK, TUBE. THIS IS REPORT 2 OF 8 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17445707 ↗MalfunctionDec 9, 2022Device-Device Incompatibility; Material Deformation; Device-Device Incompatibility; Material Deformation
DEVICE REPORT FROM SYNTHES REPORTS AN EVENT IN GERMANY AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2022, DURING THE CLEANING PROCESS IT WAS MENTIONED THAT THE SPRING WAS BENT, AND THE SLEEVE CAN NO LONGER BE PLACED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVED, AND THE EVENT DID NOT DELAY SURGERY TIME. NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE. THIS REPORT INVOLVES ONE EXPEDIUM VERSE SPINE SYSTEM QUICK STICK, TUBE. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15953089 ↗MalfunctionMay 20, 2022Material Deformation; Material Deformation
DEVICE REPORT FROM GERMANY REPORTS AN EVENT AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING CLEANING ON (B)(6) 2022, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE SPRING WAS BENT AND THE SLEEVE COULD NO LONGER BE PLACED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THIS REPORT IS FOR A VERSE QUICK STICK, TUBE. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 14459209 ↗MalfunctionJun 28, 2021Material Deformation; Material Deformation
DEVICE REPORT FROM SYNTHES REPORTS AN EVENT IN (B)(6) AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2021, THE CONNECTION PART OF THE LONG QUICK STICK SLEEVE WAS BENT AND COULD NOT BE PLACED ON THE TOP NOTCH OF THE SCREW. THERE WAS NO PATIENT IMPACT. REPLACEMENT INSTRUMENTS WERE SUFFICIENTLY AVAILABLE. PROCEDURE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED WITHOUT ANY SURGICAL DELAY. THIS REPORT IS FOR (1) VERSE QUICK STICK, TUBE. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 2 FOR COMPLAINT (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12077338 ↗MalfunctionApr 8, 2021Material 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 AN UNKNOWN SURGERY. DURING THE SURGERY, THE SPRING OF THE INSTRUMENT HAS BENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WITHOUT DELAY. THERE WERE NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES. THIS COMPLAINT INVOLVES ONE (1) DEVICE. THIS REPORT IS FOR (1) VERSE QUICK STICK, TUBE. THIS REPORT IS 1 OF 1 (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11637809 ↗MalfunctionFeb 12, 2021Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility
DEVICE REPORT FROM SYNTHES REPORTS AN EVENT IN (B)(6) AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2021, DURING AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE, THE VERSE QUICK STICK SLEEVE AND VERSE QUICK STICK TUBE COULD NOT BE FITTED ONTO THE IMPLANT. THERE WAS NO SURGICAL DELAY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE. THE PROCEDURE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED WITH A REPLACEMENT INSTRUMENT. CONCOMITANT DEVICE REPORTED: UNKNOWN SETSCREW (PART# UNKNOWN, LOT# UNKNOWN, QUANTITY UNKNOWN). UNKNOWN TORQUE HANDLE (PART# UNKNOWN, LOT# UNKNOWN, QUANTITY UNKNOWN). THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) VERSE QUICK STICK, TUBE. THIS IS REPORT 2 OF 2 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11324343 ↗MalfunctionJan 6, 2021Device-Device Incompatibility; Material Twisted/Bent; Device-Device Incompatibility; Material Twisted/Bent
DEVICE REPORT FROM SYNTHES REPORTS AN EVENT IN (B)(6) AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING THE CLEANING PROCESS, THE QUICK STICK SLEEVE DID NOT FIT PROPERLY ON THE TOP NOTCH OF THE SCREW HEAD. THE TIP OF THE INSERTER APPEARED STRIPPED. THERE WAS NO SURGICAL IMPACT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) VERSE QUICK STICK, SLEEVE. THIS IS REPORT 9 OF 10 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11126896 ↗MalfunctionJan 6, 2021Device-Device Incompatibility; Material Twisted/Bent; Device-Device Incompatibility; Material Twisted/Bent
DEVICE REPORT FROM SYNTHES REPORTS AN EVENT IN (B)(6) AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING THE CLEANING PROCESS, THE QUICK STICK SLEEVE DID NOT FIT PROPERLY ON THE TOP NOTCH OF THE SCREW HEAD. THE TIP OF THE INSERTER APPEARED STRIPPED. THERE WAS NO SURGICAL IMPACT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) VERSE QUICK STICK, SLEEVE. THIS IS REPORT 8 OF 10 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11126866 ↗MalfunctionJan 5, 2021Device-Device Incompatibility; Material Twisted/Bent; Device-Device Incompatibility; Material Twisted/Bent
DEVICE REPORT FROM (B)(6) REPORTS AN EVENT AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE DURING THE CLEANING PROCESS IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE QUICK STICK SLEEVE DID NOT FIT PROPERLY ON THE TOP NOTCH OF THE SCREW HEAD ANYMORE. THE TIP OF INSERTER APPEARS TO BE STRIPPED. THERE WAS NO SURGICAL OR PATIENT IMPACT. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) EXPEDIUM VERSE SPINE SYSTEM QUICK STICK, TUBE. THIS IS REPORT 9 OF 10 FOR (B)(4). THIS REPORT IS LINKED TO (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11119355 ↗MalfunctionJan 5, 2021Device-Device Incompatibility; Material Twisted/Bent; Device-Device Incompatibility; Material Twisted/Bent
DEVICE REPORT FROM (B)(6) REPORTS AN EVENT AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE DURING THE CLEANING PROCESS IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE QUICK STICK SLEEVE DID NOT FIT PROPERLY ON THE TOP NOTCH OF THE SCREW HEAD ANYMORE. THE TIP OF INSERTER APPEARS TO BE STRIPPED. THERE WAS NO SURGICAL OR PATIENT IMPACT. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) EXPEDIUM VERSE SPINE SYSTEM QUICK STICK, TUBE. THIS IS REPORT 8 OF 10 FOR (B)(4). THIS REPORT IS LINKED TO (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11119226 ↗MalfunctionJan 5, 2021Device-Device Incompatibility; Material Twisted/Bent; Device-Device Incompatibility; Material Twisted/Bent
DEVICE REPORT FROM (B)(4) REPORTS AN EVENT AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE DURING THE CLEANING PROCESS IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE QUICK STICK SLEEVE DID NOT FIT PROPERLY ON THE TOP NOTCH OF THE SCREW HEAD ANYMORE. THE TIP OF INSERTER APPEARS TO BE STRIPPED. THERE WAS NO SURGICAL OR PATIENT IMPACT. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) EXPEDIUM VERSE SPINE SYSTEM QUICK STICK, TUBE. THIS IS REPORT 7 OF 10 FOR (B)(4). THIS REPORT IS LINKED TO (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11119089 ↗MalfunctionJan 5, 2021Device-Device Incompatibility; Material Twisted/Bent; Device-Device Incompatibility; Material Twisted/Bent
DEVICE REPORT FROM (B)(6) REPORTS AN EVENT AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE DURING THE CLEANING PROCESS IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE QUICK STICK SLEEVE DID NOT FIT PROPERLY ON THE TOP NOTCH OF THE SCREW HEAD ANYMORE. THE TIP OF INSERTER APPEARS TO BE STRIPPED. THERE WAS NO SURGICAL OR PATIENT IMPACT. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) EXPEDIUM VERSE SPINE SYSTEM QUICK STICK, TUBE. THIS IS REPORT 6 OF 10 FOR (B)(4). THIS REPORT IS LINKED TO (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11119030 ↗
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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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