Skip to content

Archon 8780615Recalls & reported problems

Nuvasive, Inc. · Archon Screw, 4.5x15mm Self-Tap Var · 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 00887517202871), received between May 9, 2019 and May 9, 2019 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Migration or Expulsion of Device” (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

  • Migration or Expulsion of Device1

Patient problems

  • Failure of Implant1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionMay 9, 2019Migration or Expulsion of Device; Migration or Expulsion of Device

    ON (B)(6) 2019 A PATIENT UNDERWENT AN ANTERIOR CERVICAL DISCECTOMY FUSION PROCEDURE AT LEVELS C3-7. AS PER REPORTER SURGEON EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTY WITH 4 OUT OF 5 CAMS LOCKS PARTIALLY LOCKING AND THE BOTTOM CAM LOCK DETACHED FROM THE PLATE. ON (B)(6) 2019 DURING FOLLOW UP RADIOGRAPHS IDENTIFIED BOTH OF THE INFERIOR SCREWS HAD BACKED OUT WITH NO REPORTED PATIENT SYMPTOMS. ON (B)(6) 2019 A REVISION PROCEDURE TOOK PLACE WHERE THE PLATE WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH ANOTHER VENDOR¿S DEVICE WITH NO REPORTED ISSUES OR PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: Failure of Implant

    MAUDE report 8597914 ↗

Other APPLIANCE, FIXATION, SPINAL INTERVERTEBRAL BODY devices

All APPLIANCE, FIXATION, SPINAL INTERVERTEBRAL BODY devices →

Sources and updates

How reports and recalls are matched · Editorial policy · Report an error on this page