obelisc™ vertebral body replacement CS 2920-32Recalls & reported problems
Ulrich GmbH & Co. KG · obelisc center piece, ø 20 mm, height 32-47 mm two variable end pieces · Class 2 · Implant
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04052536005598), received between Mar 29, 2019 and Feb 22, 2021 — classified as 2 injuries, 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Connection Problem” (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.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Connection Problem2
- Fracture1
Patient problems
- Failure of Implant2
- Discomfort1
- Pain1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionFeb 22, 2021Connection Problem; Connection Problem
THE USER HAD DIFFICULTY ATTACHING THE LEFT SIDE OF THE OBELISC END PIECE TO THE CENTER CAGE. THIS RESULTED IN AN APPROXIMATELY 1.5 HOURS OF ADDITIONAL OPERATING TIME.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant
MAUDE report 11358200 ↗InjuryFeb 22, 2021Connection Problem; Connection Problem
THE USER HAD DIFFICULTY ATTACHING THE LEFT SIDE OF THE OBELISC END PIECE TO THE CENTER CAGE. THIS RESULTED IN AN APPROXIMATELY 1.5 HOURS OF ADDITIONAL OPERATING TIME.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant
MAUDE report 11358189 ↗InjuryMar 29, 2019Fracture; Fracture
IMPLANT FAILURE AFTER SPONDYLODESIS AFTER LWK2 ON LWK4 WITH SECONDARY DISLOCATION OF THE INSERTED OBELISC PRO CAGE AFTER LWK3 FRACTURE. A PIECE OF THE OBELISC CAGE BROKE OFF AND THE CAGE WAS REMOVED IN A REVISION SURGERY.
Patient problems: Discomfort; Pain
MAUDE report 8465476 ↗
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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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