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Traverse 7835550Recalls & reported problems

Nuvasive, Inc. · Traverse Screw, 5.5x50mm · Class 2 · 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 00887517155948), received between May 24, 2023 and May 24, 2023 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Migration” (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

  • Migration1

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.

  • MalfunctionMay 24, 2023Migration; Migration

    ON A (B)(6) 2023 A PATIENT UNDERWENT A LATERAL INTERBODY REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE FROM L2 TO L5. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITHOUT ISSUE. ON (B)(6) 2023 IT WAS DISCOVERED THE PATIENT HAD EXPERIENCED A PLATE SCREW BACK OUT. ON (B)(6) 2023 THE PATIENT WAS REPORTED TO HAVE A REVISION WHERE THE BACKED OUT SCREW WAS RETRIEVED. IT IS UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME WHAT ELSE OCCURRED DURING THE REVISION.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 16997150 ↗

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