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VLIFT 48291825Recalls & reported problems

Stryker Corporation · CAGE · Class 2 · Implant

Adverse event reports
6
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 6 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04546540557810), received between May 25, 2016 and Dec 5, 2020 — classified as 1 injury, 5 malfunctions.

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

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break3
  • Fracture3
  • Device Dislodged or Dislocated2
  • Material Integrity Problem1
  • Use of Device Problem1

Patient problems

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient3
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient2
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1

Recent adverse event reports

The 6 most recent of 6 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryDec 5, 2020Use of Device Problem; Use of Device Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING INSERTION OF A VLIFT CAGE, THE CAGE AND THE VLIFT EXTENSION BEGAN "DISMANTLING" INTRA-OPERATIVELY. SURGERY WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED WITH NON-STRYKER DEVICES AND A TWO HOUR DELAY. THIS REPORT WILL CAPTURE THE CAGE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 10950611 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 12, 2020Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A VLIFT CAGE SECURING MECHANISM DISENGAGED POST-OPERATIVELY. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WITHOUT SURGICAL DELAY. THERE ARE NO PLANS FOR REVISION SURGERY AT THIS TIME AS THE CLINICAL OUTCOME IS SUFFICIENT.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 9701173 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 12, 2020Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A VLIFT CAGE SECURING MECHANISM DISENGAGED POST-OPERATIVELY. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WITHOUT SURGICAL DELAY. THERE ARE NO PLANS FOR REVISION SURGERY AT THIS TIME AS THE CLINICAL OUTCOME IS SUFFICIENT.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 9700728 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 14, 2018Break; Fracture; Fracture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHEN INSTALLING THE CAGE, HEAD OF THE SCREW BROKE WITHOUT APPLYING ANY FORCE AND FURTHER BLOCKING WAS IMPOSSIBLE. ANOTHER CAGE WAS INSTALLED. NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT IS REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 7782792 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 14, 2018Break; Fracture; Fracture

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHEN INSTALLING THE CAGE, HEAD OF THE SCREW BROKE WITHOUT APPLYING ANY FORCE AND FURTHER BLOCKING WAS IMPOSSIBLE. ANOTHER CAGE WAS INSTALLED. NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT IS REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 7782758 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 25, 2016Break; Fracture; Material Integrity Problem; Fracture; Material Integrity Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT; WHEN TRYING TO LOCK THE LIFT CAGE, IT WOULD NOT ENGAGE, AND UPON REMOVAL NOTICED IT WAS STRIPPED.

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 5680455 ↗

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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.