Mectalif Posterior 03.27.033Recalls & reported problems
Medacta International SA · Posterior Interbody Fusion Device 11x22x8 L5° · Class 2 · Implant
Data updated Oct 13, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 07630030831751), received between Nov 24, 2017 and Sep 25, 2020 — classified as 2 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Dislodged or Dislocated” (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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Device Dislodged or Dislocated1
- Device Issue1
Patient problems
- Insufficient Information1
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjurySep 25, 2020Device Dislodged or Dislocated
PLIF SURGERY WAS PERFORMED WITH THE MECTALIF POSTERIOR CAGE AND COMPETITOR'S PEDICLE SCREWS AT L4-L5 ON (B)(6) 2020. ALL PEDICLE SCREWS SIZE WERE Ø7MM-40MM. THE BACK OUT OF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE CAGE WAS DISCOVERED AT X RAY AFTER THE PRIMARY SURGERY. REVISION SURGERY WAS PERFORMED ON (B)(6). ALL PEDICLE SCREWS WERE REPLACED THE SIZE Ø7MM WITH THE SIZE Ø7.5MM. THE SURGEON REPLACED THE 2 MECTALIF POSTERIOR CAGE 11X22X8 L5° WITH 2 MECTALIF POSTERIOR CAGE 11X22X10 L5°.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 10586670 ↗InjuryNov 24, 2017Device Issue; Device Issue
TWO POSTERIOR CAGES WERE NOT ABLE TO FIX STRAIGHT TO THE HANDLE (LOT UNKNOWN). THE SURGEON REPLACED WITH NEW CAGES OF A DIFFERENT LOT. THE SURGERY WAS PROLONGED ABOUT 10 MINUTES. THE ISSUE CONSISTED IN A SUBOPTIMAL COUPLING BETWEEN CAGES AND INSTRUMENTS (NO IMPLANT/ INSTRUMENT DEFORMATION NOR DAMAGE). THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED WITH THE SAME INSTRUMENTS.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 7057542 ↗
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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 13, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 13, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 13, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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