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PCM 7680472Recalls & reported problems

Nuvasive, Inc. · Artificial Vertebral Disc, 7.2 mm Large · Class 3 · Implant

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

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

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00887517081193), received between Feb 19, 2016 and Feb 19, 2016 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Slipped” (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

  • Device Slipped1

Patient problems

  • Failure of Implant1
  • Weakness1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionFeb 19, 2016Device Slipped; Device Slipped

    ON (B)(6) 2015, A (B)(6) MALE UNDERWENT ANTERIOR CERVICAL DISCECTOMY WITH ARTHROPLASTY AT C5-6. DURING A POST-OPERATIVE VISIT, THE PATIENT REPORTED SIGNIFICANT WEAKNESS IN THE RIGHT ARM. A REVISION SURGERY OCCURRED ON (B)(6) 2016 TO REMOVE THE DEVICE. IT WAS NOTED THE PROTHESIS HAD EXTRUDED ANTERIORLY.

    Patient problems: Failure of Implant; Weakness

    MAUDE report 5449278 ↗

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