ENDOSKELETON TAS nanoLOCK Surface TechnologyRecalls & reported problems across all models

We found 5 models of ENDOSKELETON TAS nanoLOCK Surface Technology by Medtronic Sofamor Danek, Inc. in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 4 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Aug 16, 2017 and Apr 28, 2025 — classified as 2 injuries, 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (1 report).

1 FDA recall record name at least one of these models by its device identifier.

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event. Widely used products collect more reports, so totals can't be used to compare products or estimate failure rates. Only reports that name a model's exact device identifier are counted. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works

ENDOSKELETON TAS nanoLOCK Surface Technology recalls

FDA recall records that name at least one of these models by its device identifier, newest first. Each recall usually covers specific models or lots, so check the details.

1. Sep 2, 2021Terminated

   Engraving on implants may not match what is listed on the pouch labels.

   Z-0085-2022 · Root cause: Packaging change control · Recall details · FDA record ↗

Most reported ENDOSKELETON TAS nanoLOCK Surface Technology problems

ENDOSKELETON TAS nanoLOCK Surface Technology models

5 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.

• ENDOSKELETON® TAS nanoLOCK® Surface Technology 2312-0212-N

  Intervertebral fusion device with integrated fixation, lumbar
  1 recall0 reports
• ENDOSKELETON® TAS nanoLOCK® Surface Technology 2307-0110-N

  Intervertebral fusion device with integrated fixation, lumbar
  1 report
• ENDOSKELETON® TAS nanoLOCK® Surface Technology 2307-0212-N

  Intervertebral fusion device with integrated fixation, lumbar
  1 report
• ENDOSKELETON® TAS nanoLOCK® Surface Technology 2312-0216-N

  Intervertebral fusion device with integrated fixation, lumbar
  1 report
• ENDOSKELETON® TAS nanoLOCK® Surface Technology 2312-0314-N

  Intervertebral fusion device with integrated fixation, lumbar
  1 report

Recent ENDOSKELETON TAS nanoLOCK Surface Technology adverse event reports

The 4 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionApr 28, 2025Break; Break

  INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED FROM HEALTHCARE PROVIDER (HCP) VIA A MANUFACTURER REPRESENTATIVE REGARDING A PATIENT HAVING TRANSPERITONEAL ANTERIOR LUMBAR INTERBODY FUSION. IT WAS REPORTED THAT, THE TAS ANTERIOR LUMBAR INTERBODY FUSION 7° IMPLANT BROKE WHILE IMPLANTATION. THERE WERE NO FRAGMENTS OF BROKEN CAGE LEFT INSIDE THE PATIENT BODY. THE LEVELS TREATED WERE L5-S1. THERE WERE NO PATIENT SYMPTOMS REPORTED. NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS REPORTED REGARDING THE EVENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 21917072 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 7, 2025Use of Device Problem; Use of Device Problem

  INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED FROM A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL VIA A MANUFACTURER REPRESENTATIVE REGARDING AN IMPLANT USED FOR ALIF THERAPY. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE WRONG IMPLANT SIZE WAS OPENED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVED AT THE TIME OF EVENT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED. AWL WAS BENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 21088522 ↗
• InjuryMar 12, 2020Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth; Migration; Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth; Migration

  MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION REGARDING A SPINAL DEVICE. IT WAS REPORTED THAT A SCREW BACKED OUT OF THE CAGE POST-OPERATIVELY. THE DATE OF THE PRIMARY SURGERY WAS (B)(6) 2019 AND THE DATE THE REPORTED ISSUE OCCURRED WAS (B)(6) 2019. THE PRIMARY SURGERY WAS PERFORMED TO TREAT A GRADE 1 MOBILE SLIP/ISTHMIC SPONDYLOLISTHESIS. THE LEVELS IMPLANTED WERE L5/S1. THE PATIENT RETURNED TO THE HOSPITAL A COUPLE OF WEEKS AFTER THE PRIMARY SURGERY WITH PAIN. IT WAS CONFIRMED BY IMAGING THAT A SCREW HAD BACKED OUT. AS A CAGE AND THREE SCREWS WERE USED, THE LOT NUMBER OF THE INDIVIDUAL SCREW THAT HAD BACKED OUT WAS UNABLE TO BE IDENTIFIED. THE PATIENT WAS READMITTED; THE PATIENT WAS BACKED UP WITH POSTERIOR PEDICLE SCREWS AND A POSTERIOR FUSION WAS COMPLETED TO STOP THE MOVEMENT OF THE CAGE. THE CAGE AND THREE SCREWS REMAINED IMPLANTED. IT WAS NOTED THAT THE SCREW THAT BACKED OUT WAS BEING MONITORED. AS THE CASE WAS NOT FAR ENOUGH OUT, FUSION HAD NOT BEEN ASSESSED. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: Pain

  MAUDE report 9826434 ↗
• InjuryAug 16, 2017Device Dislodged or Dislocated

  A REVISION FROM AN ENDOSKELETON® TAS CASE FROM (B)(6)2017 WAS PERFORMED ON (B)(6)2017. THE REVISION WAS SCHEDULED AS IT WAS DETERMINED THE IMPLANT SUBSIDED INTO THE VERTEBRAL BODY ON L3-L4. THE SURGEONS INVOLVED IN THE ORIGINAL CASE AND THE REVISION CASE CONCUR THAT THE IMPLANT DID NOT RESULT IN THE FAILURE AS THE PATIENT HAD UNUSUALLY SOFT BONE.

  Patient problems: No Code Available

  MAUDE report 6799175 ↗

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