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Gradient 7460612Recalls & reported problems

Nuvasive, Inc. · Gradient Screw, 4.0x12mm · 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 00887517487223), received between Feb 22, 2017 and Feb 22, 2017 — 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.

  • MalfunctionFeb 22, 2017Migration or Expulsion of Device; Migration or Expulsion of Device

    ON (B)(6) 2014 A (B)(6) YEAR OLD MALE PATIENT HAD 4 LEVEL PROCEDURE FROM C3 TO C7. DURING THE 12 MONTH FOLLOW UP IT WAS DISCOVERED VIA RADIOGRAPH THAT THERE WAS A BACKOUT OF A SCREW AT THE LOWER END OF THE CONSTRUCT. ON (B)(6) 2015 THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A REVISION SURGERY TO ADDRESS THE BACKOUT. A FOLLOW UP APPOINTMENT ON (B)(6) 2015 REVEALED THE PATIENT IS DOING FINE POST REVISION AND THAT SPINAL FUSION HAS OCCURRED. NO PATIENT INJURY WAS REPORTED.

    Patient problems: Failure of Implant

    MAUDE report 6350159 ↗

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