FORTIFY 151.152Recalls & reported problems
Globus Medical, Inc. · FORTIFY 20mm Core, Height 31-44mm · Class 2 · Implant
- Adverse event reports
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00889095043044), received between Mar 18, 2025 and Apr 21, 2026 — classified as 1 injury, 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Collapse” (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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Collapse1
- Insufficient Device Problem Information1
Patient problems
- Ambulation or Postural Difficulties1
- Insufficient Information1
- Pain1
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryApr 21, 2026Collapse
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT WAS OPERATED ON FOR A CHORDOMA TUMOR ON (B)(6) 2024. THEN IN HIS FOLLOW UP APPOINTMENT ON (B)(6) 2026 IT WAS DETERMINED THE CAGE HAD COLLAPSED. IN REVIEW OF PRIOR APPOINTMENTS, IT'S BEEN DETERMINED THAT CAGE COLLAPSED WAS ALSO OCCURRING ON (B)(6) 2024. THE PATIENT WILL BE SCHEDULED FOR REVISION SOMETIME IN MAY.
Patient problems: Ambulation or Postural Difficulties; Pain
MAUDE report 24940786 ↗MalfunctionMar 18, 2025Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A FORTIFY SPACER HAS LOST HEIGHT POST-OPERATIVELY. THIS EVENT OCCURRED IN SWITZERLAND.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 21633811 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.