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ACP 18008317Recalls & reported problems

Nuvasive, Inc. · ACP Screw, 3.5x17mm Self-Tap Variable · Class 2 · Implant

Adverse event reports
4
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00887517065179), received between Aug 18, 2021 and Oct 18, 2022 — classified as 4 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Migration” (4 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, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Migration4

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions4

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionOct 18, 2022Migration; Migration

    ON (B)(6) 2022 A SPINAL PROCEDURE WAS CONDUCTED. ON (B)(6) 2022 RADIOGRAPHS WERE TAKEN WHICH REVEALED A SCREW AND PLATE BACKED OUT. NO REVISION SURGERY IS PLANNED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 15627364 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 23, 2022Migration; Migration

    ON (B)(6) 2021 A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN ANTERIOR CERVICAL PROCEDURE FROM C4 TO C7. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITHOUT INCIDENT. ON (B)(6) 2022 IT WAS DISCOVERED DURING A POST-OP FOLLOW UP X-RAY THAT A CONSTRUCT SCREW HAD BACKED OUT AT THE C7 LEVEL. THE PATIENT WAS EXPERIENCING NO ADVERSE EFFECTS AS A CONSEQUENCE OF THE ISSUE AND NO REVISION IS PLANNED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 13861574 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 4, 2022Migration; Migration

    ON (B)(6) 2021, AN ANTERIOR CERVICAL DISCECTOMY AND FUSION WAS PERFORMED AT C3/6. ON (B)(6) 2021, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT A SCREW BACKED OUT. THERE IS NO PATIENT INJURY REPORTED AND NO REVISION SURGERY IS PLANNED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 13153847 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 18, 2021Migration; Migration

    ON (B)(6) 2021 A SPINAL PROCEDURE TOOK PLACE. ON (B)(6) 2021 IT WAS DISCOVERED DURING A FOLLOW UP THAT A SCREW HAD BACKED OUT. THERE WAS ZERO SUBSIDENCE. NO PATIENT INJURY REPORTED. NO REVISION SURGERY SCHEDULED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 12338050 ↗

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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.