VLIFT 48291832Recalls & reported problems
Stryker Corporation · CAGE · Class 2 · Implant
All models of VLIFT (8)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04546540557827), received between Feb 7, 2018 and Jun 5, 2020 — classified as 1 injury, 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Operates Differently Than Expected” (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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Device Operates Differently Than Expected1
- Fracture1
- Mechanical Jam1
- Migration1
- Migration or Expulsion of Device1
Patient problems
- Injury1
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJun 5, 2020Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A VLIFT CAGE SECURING MECHANISM FRACTURED INTRA-OPERATIVELY. WHILE THREADING THE SET SCREW FURTHER INTO THE CAGE TO ALLOW FOR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT, THE 'SET SCREW TIP BROKE OFF'. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WITHOUT SURGICAL DELAY BY USING A BACKUP CAGE.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 10125729 ↗InjuryDec 13, 2019Migration; Migration or Expulsion of Device; Migration
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A VLIFT CAGE IN L3 MIGRATED POST-OPERATIVELY. REVISION SURGERY WAS PERFORMED DURING WHICH A NEW CAGE WAS PLACED.
Patient problems: Injury
MAUDE report 9466705 ↗MalfunctionFeb 7, 2018Device Operates Differently Than Expected; Mechanical Jam; Mechanical Jam
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DISTRACTION OF THE CAGE WAS IMPOSSIBLE. NEW IMPLANT WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY SUCCESSFULLY. THERE WAS A SURGICAL DELAY OF 30 MINUTES. NO ADVERSE HEALTH CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 7247750 ↗
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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 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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