Mectalif Oblique 03.26.051Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 07630030830709), received between Jan 10, 2018 and Apr 1, 2020 — classified as 1 injury, 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Issue” (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 18, 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.

• InjuryApr 1, 2020Loose or Intermittent Connection

  PLIF SURGERY WAS PERFORMED AT L3-L4, AND TLIF SURGERY WAS PERFORMED AT L4-L5. THE SURGEON INSERTED THE 6MM PEDICLE SCREWS AT L3-L4, AND THE 7MM PEDICLE SCREWS AT L5. THE SURGEON INSERTED THE 2 POSTERIOR CAGES TO L3/L4, AND THE OBLIQUE CAGE TO L4/L5. PATIENT BONE QUALITY WAS NORMAL. AFTER THE SURGERY, THE PATIENT ALLEGED A STRONG PAIN BECAUSE OF LOOSENING OF THE PEDICLE SCREWS AT L5 AND THE BACK OUT OF THE CAGE AT L4/L5. THE SURGEON REMOVED THE ROD AND THE BOTH SIDE OF PEDICLE SCREWS AT L5. THE SURGEON REMOVED THE OBLIQUE CAGE AND INSERTED THE NEW OBLIQUE CAGE AT L4-L5. THE SURGEON ALSO INSERTED THE 8MM X 40MM PEDICLE SCREW AT L5. THE SURGEON PERFORMED THE COMPRESSION AND ADD THE CROSS LINK. REVISION PERFORMED SUCCESSFULLY 19 DAYS AFTER PRIMARY.

  Patient problems: Pain

  MAUDE report 9909845 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 10, 2018Device Issue; Device Issue

  DURING THE SURGERY IT WAS NOT POSSIBLE FOR THE SURGEON TO CORRECTLY ENGAGE THE CAGE TO THE DRIVER. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY USING A NEW CAGE OF THE SAME SIZE.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 7178497 ↗