VitalityRecalls & reported problems across all models
Zimmer Spine, Inc. · 11 models in the FDA device registry
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 97
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 7
- Recalls
- 0
We found 11 models of Vitality by Zimmer Spine, Inc. in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 97 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Aug 28, 2019 and Feb 11, 2026 — classified as 7 injuries, 90 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (48 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 Vitality problems
Device problems
- Fracture48
- Material Twisted/Bent19
- Material Deformation14
- Calibration Problem13
- Break2
- Device-Device Incompatibility2
- Difficult to Insert1
- Human-Device Interface Problem1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions67
- Insufficient Information17
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient5
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient4
- Foreign Body In Patient3
- Spinal Column Injury1
Vitality models
11 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.
- Vitality® 07.02063.001SCREWDRIVER44 reports
- Vitality® 07.02053.001ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT13 reports
- Vitality® 07.02054.001APPLIANCE, FIXATION, SPINAL INTERLAMINAL13 reports
- Vitality® 07.02100.001CLAMP, SURGICAL, GENERAL & PLASTIC SURGERY9 reports
- 6 reports
- 5 reports
- Vitality® 07.02060.001ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT2 reports
- 2 reports
- Vitality® 07.02068.001SCREWDRIVER1 report
- 1 report
- Vitality® 07.02119.001SCREWDRIVER1 report
Recent Vitality adverse event reports
The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionFeb 11, 2026Naturally Worn
A DISTRIBUTOR REPORTED THAT THREE VITALITY AND ONE POLARIS INSERTER HAD BECOME WORN THROUGH REPEATED USAGE. THIS WAS NOT ASSOCIATED WITH A PARTICULAR SURGERY. THE MANUFACTURER INVESTIGATION WAS COMPLETED AND FOUND THE TIP OF ONE OF THE DRIVERS IS FRACTURED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24315459 ↗MalfunctionFeb 4, 2026Material Deformation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A VITALITY T20 DRIVER WAS FOUND TO BE DAMAGED DURING A SURGERY, AND THAT THE DAMAGE WAS TO THE DRIVER TIP. THERE WAS NO PATIENT OR SURGICAL IMPACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24259879 ↗MalfunctionDec 18, 2025Material Twisted/Bent; Material Twisted/Bent
IT WAS REPORTED THAT FIVE VITALITY T20 DRIVERS WERE FOUND WITH TWISTED TIPS DURING INSPECTION OUTSIDE OF SURGERY. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT IMPACT. THIS IS REPORT THREE OF FIVE FOR THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23843117 ↗MalfunctionDec 18, 2025Material Twisted/Bent; Material Twisted/Bent
IT WAS REPORTED THAT FIVE VITALITY T20 DRIVERS WERE FOUND WITH TWISTED TIPS DURING INSPECTION OUTSIDE OF SURGERY. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT IMPACT. THIS IS REPORT TWO OF FIVE FOR THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23842977 ↗MalfunctionDec 18, 2025Material Twisted/Bent; Material Twisted/Bent
IT WAS REPORTED THAT FIVE VITALITY T20 DRIVERS WERE FOUND WITH TWISTED TIPS DURING INSPECTION OUTSIDE OF SURGERY. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT IMPACT. THIS IS REPORT ONE OF FIVE FOR THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23842945 ↗MalfunctionNov 20, 2025Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SCREW ON A VITALITY ROD GRIPPER BROKE DURING A SURGERY. THE PARTS WERE RETRIEVED BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE SURGICAL FIELD. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM AND ONLY A 20 MINUTE DELAY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23610713 ↗MalfunctionNov 14, 2025Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility
IT WAS REPORTED THAT TWO VITALITY STANDARD REDUCTION SCREWDRIVERS WOULD NOT LOAD A SCREW PROPERLY. ANOTHER DRIVER WAS USED AND THERE WAS NO PATIENT IMPACT. UPON MANUFACTURER INVESTIGATION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT ONE OF THE SCREWDRIVERS WAS DEFORMED AND FRACTURED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23556935 ↗MalfunctionSep 11, 2025Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TIP OF VITALITY SCREW DRIVER BROKE OFF IN A SCREW INTRA-OPERATIVELY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT IMPACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23033600 ↗MalfunctionJul 17, 2025Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A VITALITY T20 FINAL DRIVER TIP FRACTURED INTRA-OPERATIVELY. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT IMPACT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22535785 ↗MalfunctionJul 2, 2025Material Deformation; Material Deformation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A DISTRIBUTOR DISCOVERED FIVE VITAL MIS FINAL DRIVERS WITH DEFORMED TIPS AFTER THEY WERE RETURNED FROM THE FIELD. THERE WAS NO PATIENT IMPACT. THIS IS REPORT FIVE OF FIVE FOR THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22385896 ↗MalfunctionJul 2, 2025Material Deformation; Material Deformation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A DISTRIBUTOR DISCOVERED FIVE VITAL MIS FINAL DRIVERS WITH DEFORMED TIPS AFTER THEY WERE RETURNED FROM THE FIELD. THERE WAS NO PATIENT IMPACT. THIS IS REPORT FOUR OF FIVE FOR THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22385807 ↗MalfunctionJul 2, 2025Material Deformation; Material Deformation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A DISTRIBUTOR DISCOVERED FIVE VITAL MIS FINAL DRIVERS WITH DEFORMED TIPS AFTER THEY WERE RETURNED FROM THE FIELD. THERE WAS NO PATIENT IMPACT. THIS IS REPORT THREE OF FIVE FOR THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22385706 ↗MalfunctionJul 2, 2025Material Deformation; Material Deformation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A DISTRIBUTOR DISCOVERED FIVE VITAL MIS FINAL DRIVERS WITH DEFORMED TIPS AFTER THEY WERE RETURNED FROM THE FIELD. THERE WAS NO PATIENT IMPACT. THIS IS REPORT TWO OF FIVE FOR THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22385621 ↗MalfunctionJul 2, 2025Material Deformation; Material Deformation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A DISTRIBUTOR DISCOVERED FIVE VITAL MIS FINAL DRIVERS WITH DEFORMED TIPS AFTER THEY WERE RETURNED FROM THE FIELD. THERE WAS NO PATIENT IMPACT. THIS IS REPORT ONE OF FIVE FOR THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22385442 ↗MalfunctionJun 25, 2025Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TIP OF VITALITY T20 FINAL DRIVER SNAPPED DURING REMOVAL AND EXTENSION TJ-L1 SURGERY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT IMPACT; HOWEVER, THERE WAS A 5-7 MINUTE DELAY DUE TO HAVING TO HELICOPTER REMOVE THE SCREW.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22329675 ↗
Other Zimmer Spine, Inc. products
All Zimmer Spine, Inc. 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 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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