Mectalif Transforaminal Cages TiPEEK 03.23.151Recalls & reported problems
Medacta International SA · Transforaminal Interbody Fusion Device TiPEEK 12x30x8 L5° · Class 2 · Implant
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 1
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 07630030829284), received between Apr 25, 2025 and Apr 25, 2025 — classified as 1 malfunction.
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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
Patient problems
- Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available1
Recent adverse event reports
The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionApr 25, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
DURING SURGERY, THE SURGEON WANTED A 7MM TLIF CAGE, BUT THE CAGES START FROM 8MM SIZE. THE SURGEON TRIED TO INSERT THE CAGE 3 TIMES, ADJUSTING THE CAGE POSITION ON THE INSERTER EACH TIME (THE CAGE WAS AT 0° ON THE INSERTER). AFTER THREE FAILED INSERTION ATTEMPTS, THE CAGE GOT DAMAGED AND THE COATING CRACKED. A NEW CAGE FROM A DIFFERENT LOT ALSO GOT DAMAGED ON THE FIRST ATTEMPT. THE SURGEON DECIDED NOT TO INSERT A CAGE. 30 MIN OF DELAY IN THE SURGERY DUE TO THIS EVENT (TOTAL TIME 2.5 HOURS).
Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available
MAUDE report 21907228 ↗
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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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