CONDUIT TFT20101TRecalls & reported problems
Medos International Sàrl · CONDUIT Curved TLIF Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Trial Inserter Outer Shaft · Class 2
Quick summary
This Medos CONDUIT curved TLIF trial inserter is a surgical instrument used to trial implant size during lumbar spine fusion. The 43 reports mostly describe the shaft and knob seizing or sticking so the parts cannot be put together or taken apart, with some reports of bent or broken parts. No deaths and no injuries were reported, and in the described cases surgery continued with another instrument. There are no recalls naming this device.
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- Adverse event reports
- 48
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 48 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10705034557977), received between Apr 26, 2023 and Sep 29, 2026 — classified as 48 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device-Device Incompatibility” (42 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
- Device-Device Incompatibility42
- Material Twisted/Bent6
- Break4
- Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available2
- Material Deformation2
- Material Integrity Problem1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions46
- Insufficient Information2
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 48 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Device-Device Incompatibility; Material Twisted/Bent
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50932549 ↗MalfunctionSep 24, 2026Device-Device Incompatibility; Material Twisted/Bent
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50892352 ↗MalfunctionSep 15, 2026Device-Device Incompatibility
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50777091 ↗MalfunctionSep 15, 2026Device-Device Incompatibility
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50777088 ↗MalfunctionSep 15, 2026Material Deformation
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50775731 ↗MalfunctionMay 29, 2026Device-Device Incompatibility
IT WAS REPORTED THE KNOB AND INNERSHAFT IS STUCK IN/ON THE OUTER SHAFT. IT WAS NOT POSSIBLE TO DISASSEMBLE THE 3 PARTS. NO CONSEQUENCE FOR PATIENT. SURGERY PERFORMED AS PLANNED. ANOTHER INSTRUMENT WAS USED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25330156 ↗MalfunctionApr 23, 2026Device-Device Incompatibility
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS A RESISTANCE WHEN INSERTING THE INNER SHAFT INTO THE OUTER SHAFT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE. THE SURGERY PROCEEDED AS PLANNED USING AN ALTERNATIVE INSTRUMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24967809 ↗MalfunctionFeb 5, 2026Device-Device Incompatibility
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CONDUIT TRIAL INSERTER COULDN'T BE DISASSEMBLED ANYMORE. THE KNOB WAS STUCK ON THE OUTER SHAFT, AND THE INNER SHAFT WAS ALSO STUCK WITHIN THE OUTER SHAFT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24269400 ↗MalfunctionFeb 5, 2026Device-Device Incompatibility
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CONDUIT TRIAL INSERTER COULDN'T BE DISASSEMBLED ANYMORE. THE KNOB WAS STUCK ON THE OUTER SHAFT, AND THE INNER SHAFT WAS ALSO STUCK WITHIN THE OUTER SHAFT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24269399 ↗MalfunctionJan 29, 2026Device-Device Incompatibility
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE INNER TRIAL SHAFT COULD NOT BE MOUNT ON THE OUTER TRIAL SHAFT ANYMORE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24210505 ↗MalfunctionJan 29, 2026Device-Device Incompatibility
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE INNER TRIAL SHAFT COULD NOT BE MOUNT ON THE OUTER TRIAL SHAFT ANYMORE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24210499 ↗MalfunctionDec 15, 2025Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility
IT WAS REPORTED THAT CONDUIT TLIF TRIAL INSERTER CAN NOT BE ASSEMBLED ANYMORE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23811587 ↗MalfunctionDec 15, 2025Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility
IT WAS REPORTED THAT CONDUIT TLIF TRIAL INSERTER CAN NOT BE ASSEMBLED ANYMORE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23811584 ↗MalfunctionDec 15, 2025Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility
IT WAS REPORTED THAT CONDUIT TLIF TRIAL INSERTER CAN NOT BE ASSEMBLED ANYMORE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23811583 ↗MalfunctionDec 15, 2025Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility
IT WAS REPORTED THAT CONDUIT TLIF TRIAL INSERTER CAN NOT BE ASSEMBLED ANYMORE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23811581 ↗MalfunctionDec 15, 2025Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility
IT WAS REPORTED THAT CONDUIT TLIF TRIAL INSERTER CAN NOT BE ASSEMBLED ANYMORE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23811576 ↗MalfunctionNov 6, 2025Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TLIF TRIAL INSERTER CANNOT BE ASSEMBLED ANYMORE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23485999 ↗MalfunctionNov 6, 2025Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TLIF TRIAL INSERTER CANNOT BE ASSEMBLED ANYMORE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23485998 ↗MalfunctionAug 21, 2025Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility
THE TLIF TRIAL INSERTER CANNOT BE ASSEMBLED ANYMORE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT STATUS/ OUTCOME / CONSEQUENCES.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22866734 ↗MalfunctionAug 21, 2025Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility
THE TLIF TRIALINSERTER CANNOT BE ASSEMBLED ANYMORE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT STATUS/ OUTCOME / CONSEQUENCES.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22862677 ↗MalfunctionJul 14, 2025Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE, THE TLIF CONDUIT INSERTER CANNOT BE MOUNTED CORRECTLY ANYMORE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22493641 ↗MalfunctionJul 14, 2025Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE, THE TLIF CONDUIT INSERTER CANNOT BE MOUNTED CORRECTLY ANYMORE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22493639 ↗MalfunctionJun 30, 2025Device-Device Incompatibility; Material Deformation; Device-Device Incompatibility; Material Deformation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE, THE TRIAL INSERTER LLIF CONDUIT OUTER SHAFT WAS DEFORMED; INNER BALL SHAFT CAN¿T BE SLID THROUGH. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22356615 ↗MalfunctionMay 30, 2025Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PREOPERATIVELY, THE CONDUIT TLIF TRIAL INSERTER COULDN'T BE ASSEMBLED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22113943 ↗MalfunctionMay 13, 2025Material Integrity Problem; Material Integrity Problem
IT WAS REPORTED DURING A TLIF MIS PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2025, THE INSTRUMENT FOR BOTH TRAIL AND FINAL INSERTION OF THE IMPLANT BECAME DAMAGED IN A WAY THAT IT IS NOT LONGER USABLE FOR FUTURE CASES. NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES. SURGERY WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WITHOUT SURGICAL DELAY OR COMPLICATION THE CONCOMITANT DEVICE WAS RECEIVED AND IT WAS DETERMINED THERE WAS A DEVICE INTERACTION ISSUE. PRODUCT WAS RAISED UP TO DOCUMENT IN THIS COMPLAINT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22008655 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.