NA 04.641.113Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 10705034750484), received between Jul 16, 2018 and Jul 16, 2018 — classified as 1 injury.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (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. 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 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjuryJul 16, 2018Break; Break

  THE EVENT OCCURRED DURING A LENGTHENING OF THE VERTICAL EXPANDABLE PROSTHETIC TITANIUM RIB (VEPTR) ROD PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2018. PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY.

  Patient problems: No Code Available

  MAUDE report 7689388 ↗

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