BASE D6950000Recalls & reported problems
Nuvasive, Inc. · BASE Inserter, Straight · Class 2
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00887517705174), received between Nov 13, 2018 and Feb 26, 2024 — classified as 3 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (2 reports).
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 18, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Fracture2
- Break1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
- No Code Available1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionFeb 26, 2024Fracture; Fracture
NEW OR UPDATED INFORMATION LISTED ON SECTION H10.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18782913 ↗MalfunctionMay 23, 2023Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THE INSTRUMENT TIP FRACTURED OFF DURING A PROCEDURE; THE BROKEN PART WAS RECOVERED. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF ADVERSE PATIENT IMPACT. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16986898 ↗MalfunctionNov 13, 2018Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED DURING A SPINAL PROCEDURE THE DISTAL TAN OF A CAGE INSERTER SNAPPED OFF IN THE PATIENT. IN AN ATTEMPT TO RETRIEVE THE PART THE SURGEON CUT A GROVE IN THE L5 LEVEL VERTEBRATE. PRODUCT WAS SUCCESSFULLY RETRIEVED.
Patient problems: No Code Available
MAUDE report 8067136 ↗
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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 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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