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Mectalif Posterior 03.27.020Recalls & reported problems

Medacta International SA · Posterior Interbody Fusion Device 11x25x7 L5° · Class 2 · Implant

Data updated Oct 16, 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 07630030831621), received between Dec 6, 2017 and Dec 6, 2017 — classified as 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 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Device Issue1

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.

  • MalfunctionDec 6, 2017Device Issue; Device Issue

    THE INNER SHAFT DID NOT ROTATE SMOOTHLY INTO THE CAGE. WHEN THE SURGEON ALIGNED THE SHAFT AND TURNED IT STRONGLY SOME POWDER, WHICH SEEMED FROM TITANIUM SUBSTRATE, CAME OUT FROM THE CAGE. A NEW CAGE, SAME REFERENCE AND LOT, WAS USED SUCCESSFULLY.

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 7086828 ↗

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