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ReLine 13115535Recalls & reported problems

Nuvasive, Inc. · RELINE-O Screw, 5.5x35mm Traction Poly · Class 2 · Implant

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

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

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00887517582201), received between Mar 11, 2021 and Mar 11, 2021 — classified as 1 injury.

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

  • Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available1

Patient problems

  • Pneumothorax1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • InjuryMar 11, 2021Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available

    ON (B)(6) 2021 A MALE PATIENT UNDERWENT A SPINAL PROCEDURE. DURING THE PROCEDURE IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PEDICLE SCREW PENETRATED THE ANTERIOR WALL OF THE VERTEBRAL BODY AT RIGHT TH3 AND CONTACTED THE PATIENTS LUNGS, RESULTING IN PNEUMOTHORAX. THE SCREW WAS REMOVED AND THE PHYSICIAN INSTALLED A CHEST TUBE AND RESUMED THE OPERATION. THE SURGEON BELIEVED HE MADE A MIS-SELECTION OF THE SCREW LENGTH AND HAD AN ERROR IN CREATING THE PILOT HOLE. THE PATIENT HAS RECOVERED FROM PNEUMOTHORAX AND IS DOING WELL.

    Patient problems: Pneumothorax

    MAUDE report 11464420 ↗

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