EVEREST Spinal System 2901-90033Recalls & reported problems
VB Spine LLC · Curved Thoracic Probe, Handle w/Impactor Cap Size Ø2.0“ · Class 1
All models of EVEREST Spinal System (77)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 5
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10888857040007), received between May 22, 2025 and Jun 25, 2026 — classified as 1 injury, 4 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (5 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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Fracture5
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions4
- Spinal Column Injury1
Recent adverse event reports
The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJun 25, 2026Fracture
A COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE REPORTED THAT THE TIP OF AN EVEREST CURVED THORACIC PROBE, HANDLE WITH IMPACTOR CAP FRACTURED INTRA-OPERATIVELY. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WITH NO SURGICAL DELAY AND NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCE TO THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25630919 ↗MalfunctionMar 8, 2026Fracture
NO NEW INFORMATION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24542093 ↗MalfunctionDec 19, 2025Fracture; Fracture
NO NEW INFORMATION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23854490 ↗MalfunctionOct 17, 2025Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TIP OF AN EVEREST CURVED THORACIC PROBE FRACTURED INTRA-OPERATIVELY. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT IT IS UNKNOWN IF THE FRACTURED TIP WAS RETRIEVED FROM THE PATIENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WITH NO SURGICAL DELAY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23330730 ↗InjuryMay 22, 2025Fracture; Fracture
A COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE REPORTED THAT THE TIP OF AN EVEREST CURVED THORACIC PROBE FRACTURED OFF INTRA-OPERATIVELY AND REMAINS IMPLANTED IN THE PATIENT AT S1. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY BY INSERTING AN ADDITIONAL SCREW AT S2.
Patient problems: Spinal Column Injury
MAUDE report 22069984 ↗
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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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