N/A 698343320Recalls & reported problems
Depuy Spine, LLC · MODIFIED INSTRUMENT POLYAXIAL SCREWDRIVER T20 · Class 1
- Adverse event reports
- 1
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 10705034497853), received between Mar 14, 2020 and Mar 14, 2020 — classified as 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (1 report).
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.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Break1
Patient problems
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
- No Patient Involvement1
Recent adverse event reports
The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionMar 14, 2020Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED ON (B)(6) 2020, DURING AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE WHICH STATED OF A BROKEN STRIPPED SCREWDRIVER. THE SURGEON WAS KNOWN FOR 7-10 MINUTES FOR REMOVING THE BROKEN DISTAL TIP OUT OF THE RIA IMPLANT SYSTEM USING EXPEDIUM 5.5 IMPLANT, TAKING THE IMPLANT SCREWS. THERE WAS A SURGICAL DELAY OF APPROXIMATELY SEVEN TO TEN (7-10) MINUTES. THERE WERE FRAGMENTS GENERATED AND EASILY REMOVED. PATIENT STATUS IS UNKNOWN. THE PROCEDURE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED. CONCOMITANT DEVICE REPORTED: EXPEDIUM 5.5 SCREWS (PART#: UNKNOWN, LOT#: UNKNOWN, QUANTITY: UNKNOWN). THIS COMPLAINT INVOLVES ONE (1) DEVICE. THIS REPORT IS 1 OF 1 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient; No Patient Involvement
MAUDE report 9832822 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.