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Malibu 76-0020Recalls & reported problems

Seaspine Orthopedics Corporation · COBALT LOCKING CAP, 8.0+ · Class 2 · Implant

All models of Malibu (17)

Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 10889981079307), received between Sep 24, 2020 and Sep 24, 2020 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Detachment of Device or Device Component” (1 report).

11 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K051942); 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

Device problems

  • Detachment of Device or Device Component1
  • Migration1

Patient problems

  • Failure of Implant1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionSep 24, 2020Detachment of Device or Device Component; Migration; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Migration

    ON 1 SEP 2020, SEASPINE WAS MADE AWARE THAT SEVERAL PATIENTS WERE EXPERIENCING LOSS OF REDUCTION/CORRECTION AND PAIN AS A RESULT OF THE DISASSOCIATION OF A MALIBU SPINAL SYSTEM LOCKING CAP.

    Patient problems: Failure of Implant

    MAUDE report 10581015 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K051942. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-0938-2014 · Jan 22, 2014 · Terminated
    Malibu Polyaxial Screwdriver, 8.0 Plus, Model Number 91-2109; Malibu Polyaxial Screwdriver, Standard, Model Number 91-2110. 510(k): 91-2109 K061342. 91-2110 K051942. The M
  • Z-1924-2009 · Mar 4, 2009 · Terminated
    Malibu Polyaxial Screw, 7.5 x 70mm Part Number 12-7570 Malibu Spinal System when used as a Pedicle Screw Spinal System or Spondylolisthesis Spinal Fixation Device System is to pro
  • Z-1921-2009 · Mar 4, 2009 · Terminated
    Malibu Polyaxial Screw, 6.5 x 45mm Part Number 12-6545 Malibu Spinal System when used as a Pedicle Screw Spinal System or Spondylolisthesis Spinal Fixation Device System is to pro
  • Z-1923-2009 · Mar 4, 2009 · Terminated
    Malibu Polyaxial Screw, 7.5 x 35mm Part Number 12-7535 Malibu Spinal System when used as a Pedicle Screw Spinal System or Spondylolisthesis Spinal Fixation Device System is to pro
  • Z-1927-2009 · Mar 4, 2009 · Terminated
    Malibu Polyaxial Reduction Screw, 6.5 x 50mm Part Number 13-6550 Malibu Spinal System when used as a Pedicle Screw Spinal System or Spondylolisthesis Spinal Fixation Device System
  • Z-1922-2009 · Mar 4, 2009 · Terminated
    Malibu Polyaxial Screw, 6.5 x 50mm Part Number 12-6550 Malibu Spinal System when used as a Pedicle Screw Spinal System or Spondylolisthesis Spinal Fixation Device System is to pro
  • Z-1926-2009 · Mar 4, 2009 · Terminated
    Malibu Polyaxial Reduction Screw, 6.5 x 45mm Part Number 13-6545 Malibu Spinal System when used as a Pedicle Screw Spinal System or Spondylolisthesis Spinal Fixation Device System
  • Z-1920-2009 · Mar 4, 2009 · Terminated
    Malibu Polyaxial Screw, 6.5 x 40mm Part Number 12-6540 Malibu Spinal System when used as a Pedicle Screw Spinal System or Spondylolisthesis Spinal Fixation Device System is to pro
  • Z-1925-2009 · Mar 4, 2009 · Terminated
    Malibu Polyaxial Reduction Screw, 6.5 x 40mm Part Number 13-6540 Malibu Spinal System when used as a Pedicle Screw Spinal System or Spondylolisthesis Spinal Fixation Device System
  • Z-1919-2009 · Mar 4, 2009 · Terminated
    Malibu Polyaxial Screw, 6.5 x 35mm Part Number 12-6535 Malibu Spinal System when used as a Pedicle Screw Spinal System or Spondylolisthesis Spinal Fixation Device System is to pr
  • Z-1918-2009 · Mar 4, 2009 · Terminated
    Malibu Polyaxial Screw, 4.5 x 30mm Part Number 12-4530 Malibu Spinal System when used as a Pedicle Screw Spinal System or Spondylolisthesis Spinal Fixation Device System is to pr

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