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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

Nov 2023: 0 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 0 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 0 reportsApr 2024: 0 reportsMay 2024: 0 reportsJun 2024: 0 reportsJul 2024: 0 reportsAug 2024: 0 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 0 reportsNov 2024: 2 reportsDec 2024: 1 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 0 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 0 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 0 reportsNov 2025: 0 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 0 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 0 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520262
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

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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