MaXcess 1025461Recalls & reported problems
Nuvasive, Inc. · MaXcess 4 Light Cable, Angled · Class 2
- Adverse event reports
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00887517074973), received between Jun 17, 2021 and Feb 26, 2025 — classified as 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Smoking” (2 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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Smoking2
- Melted1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionFeb 26, 2025Melted; Smoking; Melted; Smoking
WHEN USING THE LIGHT CABLE IT WAS PLUGGED INTO A LIGHT SOURCE IT STARTED SMOKING AND THE PORTION YOU STICK INTO THE LIGHT BOX MELTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21473002 ↗MalfunctionJun 17, 2021Smoking; Smoking
A BURNING SMELL WAS NOTICED COMING FROM A DISPOSABLE ITEM THAT WAS BURNING AT THE TIP INSIDE THE NUVASIVE MAXCESS LIGHT GUIDE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12021689 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.