LONESTAR 83-9003Recalls & reported problems
Orthofix US LLC · IMPLANT INSERTER · Class 1 · Implant
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 18257200086092), received between Nov 19, 2024 and Dec 12, 2024 — classified as 3 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Mechanical Problem” (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 16, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Mechanical Problem3
- Insufficient Device Problem Information2
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3
- Insufficient Information2
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionDec 12, 2024Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TIP OF THE INSTRUMENT WAS BROKEN. THE DISTRIBUTOR REPORTED THAT THERE WAS A 40-50 MINUTE DELAY IN THE CASE. NO FURTHER CASE DETAILS WERE PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20917682 ↗MalfunctionNov 22, 2024Mechanical Problem; Insufficient Device Problem Information; Mechanical Problem; Insufficient Device Problem Information
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A TWO LEVEL ACDF ON (B)(6), WHILE INSERTING THE CAGE, THE TIP OF THE INSERTER BROKE INSIDE THE THREADS OF THE CAGE. IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THERE WAS NO ADVERSE EFFECTS TO THE PATIENT AND SURGERY WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WITH A REPLACEMENT THAT WAS INSIDE OF THE TRAY. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS A 40-50 MINUTE DELAY IN THE CASE.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20759288 ↗MalfunctionNov 19, 2024Mechanical Problem; Insufficient Device Problem Information; Mechanical Problem; Insufficient Device Problem Information
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A TWO LEVEL ACDF ON (B)(6)2024, WHILE INSERTING THE CAGE, THE TIP OF THE INSERTER BROKE INSIDE THE THREADS OF THE CAGE. IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THERE WAS NO ADVERSE EFFECTS TO THE PATIENT AND SURGERY WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WITH A REPLACEMENT THAT WAS INSIDE OF THE TRAY. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS A 40-50 MINUTE DELAY IN THE CASE. SEVERAL ATTEMPTS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAVE BEEN MADE WITH NO GOOD REULTS. THE DEVICE HAS NOT RETURNED FOR INVESTIGATION. WHEN THE DEVICE RETURNS AN INVESTIGATION WILL BE CONDUCTED ON THE DEVICE.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20727907 ↗
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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 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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