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Precice CTL4.5-055-SRecalls & reported problems

Nuvasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc. · 4.5mm x 55mm Screw, Locking, PL · Class 2 · Implant

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Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00887517029782), received between Apr 22, 2021 and Apr 22, 2021 — classified as 1 injury.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth” (1 report).

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.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryApr 22, 2021Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth; Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth

    INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED THAT A REVISION PROCEDURE WAS PERFORMED IN (B)(6) 2021 TO ADDRESS LOOSE SCREWS. AS PER THE REPORTER, APPROXIMATELY TWO AND A HALF WEEKS POST-IMPLANTATION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE SCREWS IN THE PROXIMAL BONE SEGMENT HAD LOOSENED AND DISENGAGED THE PLATE. NO PATIENT ADVERSE EVENT WAS REPORTED. DURING THE REVISION, THE SCREWS WERE RE-TIGHTENED AND THE SCREW HOLES WERE BACK-FILLED WITH CEMENT TO PREVENT FUTURE SCREW BACK-OUT. POST REVISION, THE PATIENT HAS SUCCESSFULLY RESUMED LENGTHENING. REPORT 2 OF 3.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 11712088 ↗

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