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ReLine 14514530Recalls & reported problems

Nuvasive, Inc. · RSS Screw, 4.5x30mm Polyaxial 2S · Class 2 · Implant

Data updated Oct 13, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00887517767653), received between Mar 7, 2019 and Jun 30, 2022 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Detachment of Device or Device Component” (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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Detachment of Device or Device Component1
  • Unintended Movement1

Patient problems

  • Failure of Implant1
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionJun 30, 2022Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A POSTERIOR FIXATION PROCEDURE. SUBSEQUENTLY, ON AN UNKNOWN DATE, IT WAS IDENTIFIED THAT THE POLYAXIAL TULIP FEATURE OF THE PEDICLE SCREW SEPARATED FROM THE SCREW SHANK POST OPERATIVELY. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF ANY FALL OR OTHER TRAUMATIC EVENT EXPERIENCED BY THE PATIENT THAT MAY HAVE ATTRIBUTED TO THE EVENT. THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A REVISION PROCEDURE APPROXIMATELY SIX (6) MONTHS LATER TO REVISE THE IMPLANT. NO FURTHER PATIENT IMPACT WAS REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 14881480 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 7, 2019Unintended Movement; Unintended Movement

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT UNDERWENT A SPINE PROCEDURE. DURING A REVISION, THE SURGEON NOTICED THAT ONE SCREW HAD PULLED OUT IN THE LUMBAR REGION (L4- RIGHT). THE PULLED OUT SCREW WAS REPLACED WITH NO REPORTED ISSUE. AS PER REPORTER, THE PATIENT IS CURRENTLY DOING WELL POST-REVISION. THE REASON FOR THE REVISION WAS NOT CONFIRMED.

    Patient problems: Failure of Implant

    MAUDE report 8401953 ↗

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