ALEUTIAN Interbody Systems 5303-90004Recalls & reported problems
VB Spine LLC · Inserter, Outer Shaft/Handle · Class 1
All models of ALEUTIAN Interbody Systems (37)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 4
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10888857110489), received between May 18, 2022 and Jul 6, 2022 — classified as 4 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Insufficient Device Problem Information” (3 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
Device problems
- Insufficient Device Problem Information3
- No Apparent Adverse Event3
- Mechanical Jam1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions4
Recent adverse event reports
The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJul 6, 2022Mechanical Jam; Mechanical Jam
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SET REASSEMBLY OUTSIDE THE OR, THE KNOB OF AN ALEUTIAN AN CORONAL INSERTER OUTER SHAFT/HANDLE AND INSERTER WAS JAMMED. THERE WAS NO ASSOCIATED PROCEDURE WITH THIS EVENT, THEREFORE, NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO ANY PATIENTS WERE SEEN. THIS REPORT CAPTURES OUTER SHAFT/HANDLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 14932701 ↗MalfunctionJun 22, 2022No Apparent Adverse Event; Insufficient Device Problem Information; No Apparent Adverse Event; Insufficient Device Problem Information
IT WAS REPORTED THAT AN ALEUTIAN AN CORONAL INSERTER AND OUTER SHAFT/HANDLE WERE BROKEN AT THE BASE INTRA-OPERATIVELY. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WITHOUT SURGICAL DELAY. THIS REPORT CAPTURES THE OUTER SHAFT/HANDLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 14777590 ↗MalfunctionJun 14, 2022No Apparent Adverse Event; Insufficient Device Problem Information; No Apparent Adverse Event; Insufficient Device Problem Information
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TIP OF AN ALEUTIAN AN CORONAL INSERTER WAS FRACTURED AND THE OUTER SHAFT/HANDLE WAS BROKEN OUTSIDE THE OR. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WITHOUT SURGICAL DELAY. THIS REPORT CAPTURES THE HANDLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 14691402 ↗MalfunctionMay 18, 2022No Apparent Adverse Event; Insufficient Device Problem Information; No Apparent Adverse Event; Insufficient Device Problem Information
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE THREADS OF AN ALEUTIAN AN INSERTER BROKE OFF INSIDE THE ALEUTIAN AN CORONAL INSERTER OUTER SHAFT/HANDLE POST-OPERATIVELY. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WITHOUT SURGICAL DELAY. THIS REPORT CAPTURES THE OUTER SHAFT/HANDLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 14427865 ↗
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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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