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Excavation 5155172Recalls & reported problems

Nuvasive, Inc. · Excavation Pituitary, 2mm Bayoneted Str · Class 1

Data updated Oct 16, 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 00887517974518), received between May 9, 2025 and Nov 17, 2025 — classified as 3 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (3 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 16, 2026.

Reports received per month

Nov 2023: 0 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 0 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 0 reportsApr 2024: 0 reportsMay 2024: 0 reportsJun 2024: 0 reportsJul 2024: 0 reportsAug 2024: 0 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 0 reportsNov 2024: 0 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 2 reportsJun 2025: 0 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 0 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 0 reportsNov 2025: 1 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 0 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 0 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520262
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Fracture3

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionNov 17, 2025Fracture; Fracture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ARTICULATING ARM OF PITUITARY BROKE OFF DURING A CASE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23573247 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 9, 2025Fracture; Fracture

    TOP PART BROKE OFF DURING CASE. SURGEON WAS COLLECTING DISC AND ROTATED PITUITARY AND THE TOP SNAPPED OFF.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21997381 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 9, 2025Fracture; Fracture

    TOP PART BROKE OFF DURING CASE, SURGEON WAS COLLECTING THE DISC ROTATED PITUITARY AD THE TOP JAW SNAPPED OFF.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21994449 ↗

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