NA 04.641.057Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 10705034750156), received between Mar 29, 2021 and Mar 29, 2021 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Integrity Problem” (1 report).

1 other recall cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K142587); they may or may not involve this specific model.

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

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionMar 29, 2021Material Integrity Problem; Material Integrity Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE, DURING A VEPTR REVISION SURGERY, DUE TO THE PATIENT NEEDING A LONGER GROWING ROD, THE SURGEON NOTICED THAT THE TITANIUM PROXIMAL EXTENSION ROD WAS MALFORMED. THERE WAS NO SURGICAL DELAY. PROCEDURE OUTCOME IS UNKNOWN. NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE. THIS REPORT INVOLVES ONE (1) TI PROXIMAL EXTENSION SIZE 7/500MM RADIUS. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR (B)(4).

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 11581312 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K142587. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

• Z-2488-2015 · Jul 29, 2015 · Terminated
  VEPTR Vertical Expandable Prosthetic Titanium Rib, inferior cradles also known as caudal rib supports. The VEPTR/VEPTR II devices mechanically stabilize and/or correct thoracic de