Matrix 04.606.740Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10705034735627), received between Jan 22, 2019 and Jan 22, 2019 — classified as 1 injury, 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth” (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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionJan 22, 2019Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth; Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2019, DURING POSTERIOR SPINAL FUSION, THE SURGEON WAS PLACING A TITANIUM CANNULATED MATRIX POLYAXIAL SCREW ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE PATIENT AT L5. WHILE INSERTING THE SCREW, THE SURGEON ENCOUNTERED HARD BONE AND HAD DIFFICULTY ADVANCING THE SCREW. HE PUT TORQUE DOWN ON THE SCREW DRIVER WHICH CAUSE THE ¿TULIP¿ OF THE SCREW AND THE SHAFT OF THE SCREW TO DISENGAGE AND COME APART. WHAT WAS ONE PIECE BECAME TWO. THE SHAFT OF THE SCREW WAS REMOVED. IT WAS REMOVED EASILY WITHOUT ADDITIONAL INTERVENTION. THERE WAS NO FRAGMENT GENERATED. THERE WAS A SURGICAL DELAY OF TEN (10) MINUTES. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WITH NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE.

  Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

  MAUDE report 8269107 ↗
• InjuryJan 22, 2019Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE, PATIENT WAS IMPLANTED WITH THE LONG INTRAMEDULLARY TITANIUM CANNULATED TFNA IN THE RIGHT FEMUR. POST-OPERATIVE, ON (B)(6) 2019, PATIENT UNDERWENT A TROCHANTERIC FEMORAL NAILING ADVANCED (TFNA) PROCEDURE DUE TO NON-UNION OF THE FRACTURE SITE. DURING THE REVISION SURGERY, THE TFNA WAS REMOVED AND TOTAL HIP WAS IMPLANTED. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THERE WAS A SURGICAL DELAY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) TFNA NAIL. THIS IS REPORT 3 OF 3 FOR (B)(4).

  Patient problems: No Code Available

  MAUDE report 8267627 ↗