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Mectalif Posterior 03.27.001Recalls & reported problems

Medacta International SA · Posterior Interbody Fusion Device 11x22x7 L0° · 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 07630030831430), received between Oct 17, 2018 and Oct 17, 2018 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Difficult to Insert” (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

Device problems

  • Difficult to Insert1

Patient problems

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionOct 17, 2018Difficult to Insert

    THE SURGEON WAS NOT ABLE TO INSERT THE MECTALIF POSTERIOR CAGES INTO THE INNER SHAFT COMPLETELY. THE SURGERY WAS FINISHED WITH THE BACKUP IMPLANT. DUE TO THIS EVENT, THE SURGERY WAS PROLONGED FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES. THE INSERTING FRICTION FORCE OF BOTH CAGES IS HIGHER THAN THAT OF OTHER CAGES.

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 7973283 ↗

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