SPOTLIGHTRecalls & reported problems across all models
Depuy Spine, LLC · 16 models in the FDA device registry
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 37
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
We found 16 models of SPOTLIGHT by Depuy Spine, LLC in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 37 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Sep 1, 2017 and Apr 27, 2026 — classified as 2 injuries, 35 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (23 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. 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
Reports received per month, all models
Most reported SPOTLIGHT problems
Device problems
- Break23
- Contamination /Decontamination Problem5
- Device Slipped3
- Device-Device Incompatibility3
- Material Twisted/Bent2
- Mechanical Jam2
- Mechanical Problem2
- Detachment of Device or Device Component1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions24
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient7
- Insufficient Information2
- No Patient Involvement2
- Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque1
- Tissue Damage1
- Unspecified Tissue Injury1
SPOTLIGHT models
16 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.
- SPOTLIGHT 292900610Operating Room Accessories Table Tray9 reports
- SPOTLIGHT 292904201RONGEUR6 reports
- SPOTLIGHT 292900600Operating Room Accessories Table Tray5 reports
- SPOTLIGHT 292902240RONGEUR3 reports
- SPOTLIGHT 282915560RETRACTOR, SELF-RETAINING, FOR NEUROSURGERY2 reports
- SPOTLIGHT 292910001ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT2 reports
- SPOTLIGHT 282918570RETRACTOR, SELF-RETAINING, FOR NEUROSURGERY1 report
- SPOTLIGHT 282924550RETRACTOR, SELF-RETAINING, FOR NEUROSURGERY1 report
- SPOTLIGHT 292902140RONGEUR1 report
- SPOTLIGHT 292902440RONGEUR1 report
- SPOTLIGHT 292903301CURETTE1 report
- SPOTLIGHT 292903403CURETTE1 report
- SPOTLIGHT 292908009CATHETER AND TIP, SUCTION1 report
- SPOTLIGHT 292908011CATHETER AND TIP, SUCTION1 report
- SPOTLIGHT 292908111CATHETER AND TIP, SUCTION1 report
- SPOTLIGHT 282950900Light, surgical, instrument1 report
Recent SPOTLIGHT adverse event reports
The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionApr 27, 2026Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT 2MM PITUITARY MOUTH WAS LOOSE. CLAMP SPRING BROKE. THERE WAS NO SURGERY DELAYED DUE TO THE REPORTED EVENT. PROCEDURE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT STATUS/ OUTCOME / CONSEQUENCES.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25001042 ↗MalfunctionMar 30, 2026Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT SPOT 2MM, 45 UP ANGLE MICROPI AND SPOT 4MM UP ANGLE CURETTE WERE INVOLVED IN A REPORTED EVENT DURING A DISCECTOMY PROCEDURE. THE REPORT DESCRIBED THAT THE MICRO PITUITARY INSTRUMENT DID NOT PROPERLY OPEN AND CLOSE, AND THE CURETTE HANDLE SNAPPED IN HALF. THERE WAS NO HARM OR CONSEQUENCE TO THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24727956 ↗MalfunctionJan 29, 2026Break; Contamination /Decontamination Problem
IT WAS REPORTED ON (B)(6) 2026, IT WAS NOTED THE PLASTIC PIECE ON THE RIGID ARM BROKE DURING STERILIZATION, LEAVING A BLACK RESIDUE IN THE PAN AND ON THE DEVICE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24210233 ↗MalfunctionJan 29, 2026Break; Contamination /Decontamination Problem
IT WAS REPORTED ON JANUARY 15, 2026, IT WAS NOTED THE PLASTIC PIECE ON THE RIGID ARM BROKE DURING STERILIZATION, LEAVING A BLACK RESIDUE IN THE PAN AND ON THE DEVICE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24210228 ↗MalfunctionJan 29, 2026Break; Contamination /Decontamination Problem
IT WAS REPORTED ON JANUARY 15, 2026, IT WAS NOTED THE PLASTIC PIECE ON THE RIGID ARM BROKE DURING STERILIZATION, LEAVING A BLACK RESIDUE IN THE PAN AND ON THE DEVICE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24210214 ↗MalfunctionJan 8, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED ON AN UNKNOWN DATE THAT SCREW ON BOTTOM PART OF CLAMP POPPED OFF. SURGERY WAS NOT DELAYED. PROCEDURE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED. NO FRAGMENTS WERE GENERATED. NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24002637 ↗MalfunctionDec 29, 2025Material Integrity Problem; Material Integrity Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THE KEY IS DAMAGED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 23906878 ↗MalfunctionDec 1, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE HANDLE OF THE STRAIGHT CURETTE WAS BROKEN. THERE WAS SURGICAL DELAY OF TEN (10) MINUTES. THEY USE OTHER CURETTE OF THE HOSPITAL. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY. THERE WERE NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23682317 ↗MalfunctionJan 8, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON AN UNKNOWN DATE TWO PITUITARIES WERE BROKEN AND ONE FINAL TIGHTENER WAS STRIPPED DURING A CASE. THERE WAS NO SURGICAL DELAY. THE PROCEDURE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED WITH NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES. THE FRAGMENTS WERE NOT GENERATED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21102972 ↗MalfunctionNov 15, 2024Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DOCTOR WAS PERFORMING A TLIF PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE AND DURING THE DISSECTION WAS TRYING TO BITE OFF A BONE SPUR. THE PITUITARY SNAPPED IN HALF. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20693681 ↗MalfunctionSep 23, 2024Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2024 THE TIP OF THE SUCTION DEVICE BROKE WHEN WAS BEING USED. THE TIP GOT STUCK ON THE BONE BUT IT WAS POSSIBLE TO TAKE IT OUT. THERE WAS NO SURGICAL DELAY. THE PROCEDURE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED. THERE WERE NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20280494 ↗MalfunctionAug 5, 2024Break; Material Twisted/Bent; Break; Material Twisted/Bent
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON JULY 11, 2024, THE KNOB OF THE RIGID ARM WAS DAMAGED WHEN IT CAME ACROSS A THREAD. IT NEEDED TO BREAK THE KNOB OFF SINCE IT WAS HOLDING THE PORT, WHICH THE DOCTOR NEEDED TO REMOVE FROM THE PATIENT URGENTLY. HOWEVER, BECAUSE IT WAS CROSS-THREADED, IT COULD NOT BE TURNED AND NEEDED TO BE FORCEFULLY REMOVED. THE THREADS AND KNOB ARE NOW DAMAGED, RENDERING THE RIGID ARM USELESS. THIS REPORT INVOLVES ONE SPOTLIGHT ACCESS SYSTEM RIGID ARM. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 19908020 ↗MalfunctionApr 5, 2024Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem
DEVICE REPORT FROM THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES REPORTS AN EVENT AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2023, THE SPOTLIGHT SYSTEM PORT FAILED DURING LAMINECTOMY SURGERY. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WITH NO ADVERSE PATIENT IMPACT. NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE TO REPORT. THIS REPORT IS FOR A SPOTLIGHT ACCESS SYSTEM ILLUMINATED ANATOMIC PORT 15 X 60MM. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19052437 ↗MalfunctionFeb 1, 2024Contamination /Decontamination Problem; Contamination /Decontamination Problem
DEVICE REPORT FROM SYNTHES REPORTS AN EVENT IN CHINA AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2024, THE ITEMS WERE DIRTY AFTER STERILIZATION. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. THE ISSUE WAS NOTED DURING SURGERY. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WITH NO DELAY. THIS REPORT INVOLVES ONE SPOTLIGHT ACCESS SYSTEM 40 DEGREES KERRISON RONGEUR 2MM. THIS IS REPORT 2 OF 2 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18624648 ↗MalfunctionFeb 1, 2024Contamination /Decontamination Problem; Contamination /Decontamination Problem
DEVICE REPORT FROM SYNTHES REPORTS AN EVENT IN CHINA AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2024, THE ITEMS WERE DIRTY AFTER STERILIZATION. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. THE ISSUE WAS NOTED DURING SURGERY. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WITH NO DELAY. THIS REPORT INVOLVES ONE SPOTLIGHT ACCESS SYSTEM 40 DEGREES KERRISON RONGEUR 1MM. THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 2 FOR (B)(4).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18624634 ↗
Other Depuy Spine, LLC products
All Depuy Spine, LLC devices →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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