PYRENEES Cervical Plate System 201-90140Recalls & reported problems
VB Spine LLC · Torque Limiting Handle Size 20 in-lbs (2.3 N-m) · Class 1
All models of PYRENEES Cervical Plate System (29)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10888857030299), received between Dec 8, 2021 and Dec 29, 2021 — classified as 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Calibration Problem” (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 18, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Calibration Problem1
- Fracture1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionDec 29, 2021Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PYRENEES TORQUE LIMITING HANDLE WAS OBSERVED TO BE CRACKED DURING INSPECTION. THERE IS NO PROCEDURE ASSOCIATED WITH THIS REPORTED EVENT, NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT, AND NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCE HAS BEEN REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 13112578 ↗MalfunctionDec 8, 2021Calibration Problem; Calibration Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT TWO PYRENEES NON-TAPERED TORQUE DRIVERS BROKE, AND THE PYRENEES TORQUE LIMITING HANDLE WAS SUSPECTED TO BE OUT OF CALIBRATION INTRA-OPERATIVELY. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WITHOUT SURGICAL DELAY. NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES OCCURRED. THIS RECORD CAPTURES THE PYRENEES TORQUE LIMITING HANDLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12962575 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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