MESA Spinal System 801-90143Recalls & reported problems
VB Spine LLC · MESA Rail / Rod Puller MESA Rail ™ · Class 1
All models of MESA Spinal System (55)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10888857143654), received between Jan 2, 2020 and Mar 24, 2022 — classified as 1 injury, 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Deformation” (2 reports).
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
- Material Deformation2
- Material Twisted/Bent1
Patient problems
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient2
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionMar 24, 2022Material Deformation; Material Deformation
A COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE REPORTED THAT A MESA RAIL/ROD PULLER BECAME DEFORMED DURING A SURGERY. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WITH NO SURGICAL DELAY AND NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCE TO THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 13895942 ↗MalfunctionJul 29, 2020Material Deformation; Material Deformation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A MESA RAIL/ROD PULLER WAS DISCOVERED TO BE BENT PRE-OPERATIVELY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT AND THEREFORE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES WERE SEEN.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 10341516 ↗InjuryJan 2, 2020Material Twisted/Bent; Material Twisted/Bent
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A MESA ROD PULLER TIP DEFORMED INTRA-OPERATIVELY WHILE ATTEMPTING TO UNLOCK A 4TH SCREW AFTER SUCCESSFULLY UNLOCKING 3 SCREWS.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient; No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 9539494 ↗
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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 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 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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