VLIFT 48291820Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04546540557803), received between Sep 21, 2018 and Jul 12, 2019 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

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

• MalfunctionJul 12, 2019Fracture; Break; Fracture

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT A VLIFT CAGE SET SCREW SNAPPED OFF INTRA-OPERATIVELY, LEADING TO A 60 MINUTE SURGICAL DELAY. THERE WERE NO REPORTED ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT AND THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER CAGE.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 8786921 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 21, 2018Break; Fracture; Fracture

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHEN THE GOLD SCREW OF THE CAGE WAS FINAL TIGHTENED BY COUNTERCLOCKWISE MOVEMENT, AS SPECIFIED IN THE SURGICAL TECHNIQUE, A PART OF THE SCREW BROKE. BECAUSE THE SCREW BREAKAGE WAS PARTIAL, THE SURGEON CONTINUED WITH FINAL TIGHTENING. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT PRIOR TO IMPLANTATION, THE SURGEON ACCIDENTALLY TURNED THE SCREW CLOCKWISE WHICH IS NOT SPECIFIED IN THE SURGICAL TECHNIQUE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient; No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 7898541 ↗