MatrixRIB 03.501.750Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 13 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10887587011424), received between Aug 19, 2019 and Sep 15, 2026 — classified as 13 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device-Device Incompatibility” (8 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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 13 most recent of 13 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionSep 15, 2026Break

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 50771707 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 15, 2026Break

  It was reported that the 90 degree screwdriver shafts are broken and 90 degree blades are broken.

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 50771705 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 6, 2026Break; Device-Device Incompatibility

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT SHAFT FOR 90 SCREWDRIVER AND MATRIXRIB SCRDRVR BLD SLF-RT 90 SCRWDRVR EXPERIENCED FAILURES IN THE USA. SPECIFICALLY, TWO 90-DEGREE COLLETS AND TWO 90-DEGREE BLADES WERE FOUND BROKEN. THE COLLETS WOULD NOT HOLD THE SCREWDRIVER BLADES, AND THE BLADES WOULD NOT HOLD THE RIB SCREWS AS INTENDED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT OR CLINICAL CONSEQUENCE ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EVENT, AS THE ISSUE OCCURRED OUTSIDE OF PATIENT USE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24531340 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 6, 2026Break; Device-Device Incompatibility

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT SHAFT FOR 90 SCREWDRIVER AND MATRIXRIB SCRDRVR BLD SLF-RT 90 SCRWDRVR EXPERIENCED FAILURES IN THE USA. SPECIFICALLY, TWO 90-DEGREE COLLETS AND TWO 90-DEGREE BLADES WERE FOUND BROKEN. THE COLLETS WOULD NOT HOLD THE SCREWDRIVER BLADES, AND THE BLADES WOULD NOT HOLD THE RIB SCREWS AS INTENDED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT OR CLINICAL CONSEQUENCE ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EVENT, AS THE ISSUE OCCURRED OUTSIDE OF PATIENT USE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24531336 ↗
• MalfunctionNov 18, 2025Break; Device Slipped; Break; Device Slipped

  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED STATES THAT THE PRONGS THAT HOLD THE SCREWDRIVER BLADE ON TO THE SHAFT ARE BENT AND THEREFORE ABLE TO EASILY BE PULLED OFF.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 23582914 ↗
• MalfunctionNov 18, 2025Break; Device Slipped; Break; Device Slipped

  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED STATES THAT THE PRONGS THAT HOLD THE SCREWDRIVER BLADE ON TO THE SHAFT ARE BENT AND THEREFORE ABLE TO EASILY BE PULLED OFF.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 23582913 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 15, 2021Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT, THEY WERE UNABLE TO STERILIZE/ASSEMBLE THE GEAR NOT MATCHING OR WAS MALFUNCTIONING DURING STERILIZATION. NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) MATRIXRIB SCRDRVR BLD SLF-RT 90 SCRWDRVR. THIS IS REPORT 3 OF 4 FOR COMPLAINT (B)(4).

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 12642840 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 25, 2021Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE, THE 2 SCREWDRIVER BLADES FOR 90 DEGREE SCREWDRIVER WAS FALLING OUT DURING ROUTINE TESTING. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THIS REPORT IS FOR 1 MATRIXRIB SCREWDRIVER BLADE SELF-RETAINING F/90° SCRWDRVR. THIS IS REPORT 2 OF 2 FOR (B)(4).

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 11224289 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 25, 2021Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE, THE TWO (2) SCREWDRIVER BLADES FOR 90 DEGREE SCREWDRIVER WAS FALLING OUT DURING ROUTINE TESTING. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) MATRIXRIB SCREWDRIVER BLADE SELF-RETAINING F/90° SCRWDRVR. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 2 FOR (B)(4).

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 11224274 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 21, 2020Device-Device Incompatibility; Material Twisted/Bent; Device-Device Incompatibility; Material Twisted/Bent

  THIS IS REPORT 3 OF 5 FOR (B)(4).

  Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

  MAUDE report 10712615 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 21, 2020Device-Device Incompatibility; Material Twisted/Bent; Device-Device Incompatibility; Material Twisted/Bent

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2020, THE SHAFT FOR 90° SCREWDRIVER WOULD STRIP OUT/NOT TURN SCREW WHEN TESTED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THIS COMPLAINT INVOLVES TWENTY-FIVE (25) DEVICES. THIS REPORT IS FOR (1) MATRIX RIB SCREWDRIVER BLADE SELF-RETAINING F/90° SCREWDRIVER THIS IS REPORT 2 OF 3 FOR (B)(4). RELATED PRODUCT COMPLAINT: (B)(4).

  Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

  MAUDE report 10712612 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 21, 2020Device-Device Incompatibility; Material Twisted/Bent; Device-Device Incompatibility; Material Twisted/Bent

  THIS IS REPORT 5 OF 5 FOR (B)(4).

  Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

  MAUDE report 10712609 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 19, 2019Material Twisted/Bent; Material Twisted/Bent

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2019, DURING AN UNKNOWN INTRA-OPERATION SURGERY, THE SHAFT FOR 90 DEGREE SCREWDRIVERS WOULD NOT PUT IN SCREW INTO THE PATIENT AND IT KEPT STRIPPING OUT. THE PROCEDURE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED WITH A DELAY OF FIVE (5) MINUTES USING A NEW SET OF DIFFERENT SCREWDRIVERS. PATIENT STATUS WAS UNKNOWN. THIS COMPLAINT INVOLVES TOTAL THIRTEEN (13) DEVICES. THIS COMPLAINT (B)(4) CAPTURES 3 DEVICES, REMAINING 10 DEVICES ARE CAPTURED UNDER RELATED COMPLAINT (B)(4). THIS REPORT IS FOR ONE (1) MATRIXRIB SCREWDRIVER BLADE SELF-RETAINING. THIS IS REPORT 2 OF 3 FOR COMPLAINT (B)(4).

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 8907355 ↗