ReLine 10055440Recalls & reported problems
Nuvasive, Inc. · RELINE-O X-Conn, 40-50mm 5.5 LP Adj · Class 2 · Implant
All models of ReLine (129)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00887517534699), received between Feb 8, 2022 and May 23, 2023 — classified as 1 injury, 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Deformation Due to Compressive Stress” (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
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
- Deformation Due to Compressive Stress1
- Positioning Failure1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
- Paralysis1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionMay 23, 2023Positioning Failure; Positioning Failure
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A POSTERIOR FIXATION PROCEDURE, THE SURGEON ATTEMPTED TO UNLOCK AND REMOVE THE CROSS-CONNECTOR FROM THE FIXATION RODS; HOWEVER, THE LOCKING CAMS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE CROSS-CONNECTOR COULD NOT BE UNLOCKED. THEREFORE, THE SURGEON HAD TO REMOVE THE RODS AND REPLACE WITH NEW RODS AND A NEW CROSS-CONNECTOR. IT WAS ADDITIONALLY REPORTED THAT THE SURGEON ENCOUNTERED PROBLEMS WITH TIGHTENING THE CROSS-CONNECTOR'S CENTER SCREW WITH A TORQUE HANDLE. THERE WAS NO FURTHER PROCEDURE IMPACT REPORTED AND NO ADVERSE PATIENT IMPACT WAS REPORTED IN ASSOCIATION WITH THIS EVENT. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16989410 ↗MalfunctionMar 29, 2023Deformation Due to Compressive Stress; Deformation Due to Compressive Stress
THE X-CONNECTOR WAS PLACED ON THE RODS AND AN ATTEMPT WAS MADE TO DISENGAGE IT, BUT IT COULD NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE ROD. THE X-CONNECTOR WAS REMOVED FROM THE SURGICAL FIELD ALONG WITH THE RODS.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16637497 ↗InjuryFeb 8, 2022Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
ON A UNKNOWN DATE A PATIENT UNDERWENT A POSTERIOR FIXATION PROCEDURE FROM T10-L5. POST OP THE PATIENT DEVELOPED PROXIMAL JUNCTIONAL KYPHOSIS (PJK) AND ON (B)(6) 2020 IT WAS REPORTED THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A REVISION TO ADDRESS THE PJK BY EXTENDING THE CONSTRUCT FROM T10 TO T5. IT WAS REPORTED THE PATIENT WAS NOT EXPERIENCING ANY ADVERSE SYMPTOMS OTHER THAN THE PJK INDUCED PARALYSIS AND THE REVISION SURGERY WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY.
Patient problems: Paralysis
MAUDE report 13483320 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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