MectaLIF Anterior System 03.31.006Recalls & reported problems
Medacta International SA · Anterior Interbody Fusion Device 24x31x10 L10° · Class 2 · Implant
All models of MectaLIF Anterior System (12)
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 07630030833793), received between Oct 5, 2018 and Oct 5, 2018 — classified as 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Positioning Failure” (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
- Positioning Failure1
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 5, 2018Positioning Failure; Positioning Failure
THE SURGEON WAS UNABLE TO USE CAGES LARGER THAN 10MM IN THE PATIENT. THE SURGEON ONLY USES FLUSH PLATES AS HIS PERSONAL PREFERENCE (COMPATIBLE TILL 12MM CAGES). THE SURGEON IMPLANTED THE CAGE WITHOUT THE PLATE AND THE CAGE SUNK. HE USED THE STANDARD INSERTER. THE SURGEON SPENT 30 MINUTES TO REPOSITION IT. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 7938074 ↗
Other Intervertebral Fusion Device With Integrated Fixation, Lumbar devices
- PIVOX™ Oblique Lateral Spinal System 2161001Medtronic Sofamor Danek, Inc. · Intervertebral fusion device with integrated fixation, lumbar182 reports
- IdentiTi 232-10-85-300Alphatec Spine, Inc. · Intervertebral fusion device with integrated fixation, lumbar1 recall8 reports
- IdentiTi 232-10-85-250Alphatec Spine, Inc. · Intervertebral fusion device with integrated fixation, lumbar1 recall5 reports
- IdentiTi 132-10-85-300Alphatec Spine, Inc. · Intervertebral fusion device with integrated fixation, lumbar1 recall3 reports
- IdentiTi 232-10-85-350Alphatec Spine, Inc. · Intervertebral fusion device with integrated fixation, lumbar1 recall2 reports
- MectaLIF Anterior 03.30.301Medacta International SA · Intervertebral Fusion Device With Integrated Fixation, Lumbar1 recall2 reports
- IdentiTi 232-11-90-350Alphatec Spine, Inc. · Intervertebral fusion device with integrated fixation, lumbar1 recall1 report
- MectaLIF Anterior 03.30.300Medacta International SA · Intervertebral Fusion Device With Integrated Fixation, Lumbar1 recall1 report
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 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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