AVS Anchor-C Cervical Cage SystemRecalls & reported problems across all models
Stryker Corporation · 8 models in the FDA device registry
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 32
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls
- 0
We found 8 models of AVS Anchor-C Cervical Cage System by Stryker Corporation in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 32 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Feb 9, 2016 and Dec 28, 2018 — classified as 32 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (28 reports).
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Most reported AVS Anchor-C Cervical Cage System problems
Device problems
- Fracture28
- Break25
- Material Integrity Problem11
- Detachment Of Device Component4
- Material Deformation3
- Difficult to Remove2
- Bent1
- Detachment of Device or Device Component1
Patient problems
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient29
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient8
- No Code Available4
- Injury2
- Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque1
- Foreign Body In Patient1
AVS Anchor-C Cervical Cage System models
8 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.
- AVS Anchor-C Cervical Cage System 48328500ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT13 reports
- AVS Anchor-C Cervical Cage System 48328550ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT12 reports
- AVS Anchor-C Cervical Cage System 48328625ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT2 reports
- AVS Anchor-C Cervical Cage System 48328808ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT1 report
- AVS Anchor-C Cervical Cage System 48328812ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT1 report
- AVS Anchor-C Cervical Cage System 48328912ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT1 report
- AVS Anchor-C Cervical Cage System 48328910ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT1 report
- AVS Anchor-C Cervical Cage System 48328625ARORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT1 report
Recent AVS Anchor-C Cervical Cage System adverse event reports
The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionDec 28, 2018Fracture; Break; Fracture; Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TIP OF SCREWDRIVER BROKE OFF INTRA-OP. ALL BROKEN FRAGMENTS WERE RETRIEVED SUCCESSFULLY. NO DELAY, NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION, AND NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED WITH THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient; No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 8203663 ↗MalfunctionDec 26, 2018Material Deformation; Break; Material Deformation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SCREW EXTRACTOR TIP WAS DAMAGED WHILE TRYING TO REMOVE A PIECE OF SCREWDRIVER THAT SHEARED OF IN THE SCREW. THE SURGEON REMOVED THE CAGE AND SCREWS BY DRILLING AROUND THE IMPLANT TO FREE UP THE SCREWS ENOUGH TO PULL CAGE OUT. A SURGICAL DELAY TIME HAS NOT BEEN SPECIFIED. THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM THE SALES REP CONFIRMED THAT THE ROD THREADS WERE DAMAGED AND RESULTED IN ABOUT AN HOUR SURGICAL DELAY WHILE TRYING TO REMOVE THE SCREW WITH SCREWDRIVER FRAGMENTS IN STILL. NO OTHER ADVERSE CONSEQUENCE TO THE PATIENT WAS REPORTED.
Patient problems: Injury; No Code Available; No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8196018 ↗MalfunctionDec 26, 2018Fracture; Break; Fracture; Difficult to Remove
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TIP OF THE SCREWDRIVER SHEARED OF IN THE SCREW. BROKEN FRAGMENTS COULDN'T BE REMOVED. THE SURGEON TRIED TO DRILL THE PIECE OUT WITH NO LUCK. NEXT, THE SURGEON CREATED A HOLE TO INSERT THE REMOVAL TOOL HOWEVER STILL UNABLE TO REMOVE SCREW. THE SURGEON REMOVED THE CAGE AND SCREWS BY DRILLING AROUND THE IMPLANT TO FREE UP THE SCREWS ENOUGH TO PULL CAGE OUT. A SURGICAL DELAY TIME HAS NOT BEEN SPECIFIED.
Patient problems: Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque; Injury; No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8195959 ↗MalfunctionOct 19, 2018Fracture; Material Twisted/Bent
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE FLEXIBLE DRIVER BENT DURING SCREW INSERTION. THE DEVICE IS STILL INTACT THERE WERE NO BROKEN FRAGMENTS. UPON INSPECTION OF THE RETURNED DEVICE, THE FLEXIBLE SHAFT WAS FOUND TO BE FRACTURED. NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT WAS REPORTED. THIS COMPLAINT WILL BE REPORTED AS DEVICE MALFUNCTION.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 7987049 ↗MalfunctionOct 19, 2018Fracture; Break; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A SCREWDRIVER WAS USED PAST ITS LIMITATIONS SPECIFIED IN THE SURGICAL TECHNIQUE AND BROKE. THERE WERE NO BROKEN FRAGMENTS FALLING INTO PATIENT'S CAVITY AND NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. THE SURGERY WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED WITH A BACKUP SCREWDRIVER. THIS WILL BE REPORTED AS A DEVICE MALFUNCTION.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient; No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 7987046 ↗MalfunctionOct 19, 2018Fracture; Break; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A SCREWDRIVER TIP BROKE WHILE INSERTING A SCREW. THE TIP WAS RETRIEVED FROM THE HEAD OF THE SCREW AND AN ALTERNATE SCREWDRIVERS WAS USED TO FULLY SEAT THE SCREW. THE EVENT RESULTED IN 5 MINUTE SURGICAL DELAY TO RETRIEVE THE SCREWDRIVER TIP. NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Code Available; No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 7987042 ↗MalfunctionOct 17, 2018Fracture; Break; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHEN DRILLING TO CREATE A SCREW HOLE, THE TIP OF THE DRILL WAS BROKEN. THE BROKEN PIECE WAS ALL REMOVED. THERE ARE NO REPORTS OF ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient; No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 7974578 ↗MalfunctionJul 11, 2018Break; Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SCREWDRIVER TIP BROKE DURING SCREW INSERTION. ALL BROKEN FRAGMENTS WERE RETRIEVED AND THE PROCEDURE AS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED WITH AN ALTERNATE INSTRUMENT. THERE ARE NO REPORTS OF ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 7679312 ↗MalfunctionJun 27, 2018Break; Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHILE THE DOCTOR WAS PLACING THE SCREWDRIVER INTO THE GUIDE, HE HEARD A SNAP AND SUCCESSFULLY REMOVED THE BROKEN PIECES. HE THEN ATTEMPTED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE WITH ANOTHER SCREWDRIVER WHICH ALSO BROKE. AN ALTERNATE SCREWDRIVER WAS ULTIMATELY USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE SUCCESSFULLY. NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 7644501 ↗MalfunctionJun 19, 2018Break; Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHEN THE DOCTOR PLACED THE SCREWDRIVER INTO GUIDE, A SNAP WAS HEARD. HE REMOVED THE BROKEN PIECES AND TRIED AGAIN WITH A SECOND DRIVER, THAT ALSO SNAPPED. THE PROCEDURE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER SCREWDRIVER IN THE SET. THERE ARE NO REPORTS OF ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 7615994 ↗MalfunctionJun 6, 2018Break; Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SCREWDRIVER TIP BROKE DURING SCREW TIGHTENING. ALL FRAGMENTS WERE RETRIEVED AND THE PROCEDURE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED WITH A NEW DRIVER. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Code Available; No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 7572737 ↗MalfunctionOct 25, 2017Break; Fracture; Material Integrity Problem; Fracture; Material Integrity Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT; THE SURGEON WAS USING THE 8MM FLEXIBLE DRILL BIT AND THE TIP OF IT SNAPPED AFTER HE HAD DRILLED.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 6976442 ↗MalfunctionOct 18, 2017Break; Detachment Of Device Component; Fracture; Material Integrity Problem; Fracture; Material Integrity Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT; DURING SURGERY WHILE PERFORMING AN ACDF ON C6 C7 THE TIP OF A FLEXIBLE SCREWDRIVER BROKE OFF. ALL BROKEN FRAGMENTS WERE RETRIEVED. SURGERY WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED USING A STRAIGHT SCREWDRIVER. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 6960061 ↗MalfunctionOct 10, 2017Break; Fracture; Material Integrity Problem; Material Integrity Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SURGEON WAS IMPLANTING A CAGE AND ON HIS 2ND OF 2 SCREWS, THE SCREWDRIVER BROKE. IT FRACTURED AT ONE OF THE FLEXIBLE JOINTS. THE CASE WAS COMPLETED WITHOUT ISSUE OR PATIENT COMPLICATION.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 6935682 ↗MalfunctionOct 2, 2017Fracture; Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method; Material Integrity Problem; Fracture; Material Integrity Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT; DURING AN ACDF CASE THE SURGEON OVER FLEXED THE FLEXIBLE SCREWDRIVER AND IT SNAPPED.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 6908893 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Models: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Models are grouped by the brand name the manufacturer registered.
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026
- 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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