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PHOENIX SFS 20-0214Recalls & reported problems

Orthofix US LLC · ROD HOLDER-INSERTER · Class 1

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 18257200028313), received between Aug 14, 2015 and Aug 17, 2015 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (2 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

  • Break2

Patient problems

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1
  • No Patient Involvement1

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionAug 17, 2015Break

    INFORMATION PROVIDED STATES THAT DURING A LUMBAR FIXATION SURGERY ON (B)(6) 2015, THE TIP BROKE OFF THE ROD HOLDER.

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 5008743 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 14, 2015Break

    INFORMATION PROVIDED STATES THAT THE INSTRUMENT WAS BEING USED BY THE SALES REPRESENTATIVE DURING IN AN IN-SERVICE AT THE HOSPITAL WHEN THE TIP OF THE ROD INSERTER BROKE OFF. THIS WAS NOT DURING A CASE AND THERE WAS NO PATIENT/SURGEON CONTACT. THE MALFUNCTION COULD CAUSE THE DEVICE TO FAIL TO PERFORM ITS ESSENTIAL FUNCTION WHICH COULD LEAD TO DEATH, SERIOUS INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

    MAUDE report 5003362 ↗

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