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Sierra™ 51-3514Recalls & reported problems

Seaspine Orthopedics Corporation · Sierra Extended Tab Screw, 03.5 x 14mm · Class 2

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 10889981043537), received between Mar 22, 2018 and Mar 22, 2018 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Detachment of Device or Device Component” (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

  • Detachment of Device or Device Component1

Patient problems

  • Patient Problem/Medical Problem1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionMar 22, 2018Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    DURING INITIAL SURGERY, HARDWARE WAS UNABLE TO SECURE INTO PATIENT'S BONE ENABLING CONSTRUCT TO FAIL. BONE SCREWS, FROM C3 THROUGH C7, BACKED OUT ALLOWING RODS TO SLIP OUT OF ALIGNMENT. REVISION OCCURRED TO REMOVE CONSTRUCT AND REPORTEDLY RE-INSTRUMENTED TWO DAYS LATER.

    Patient problems: Patient Problem/Medical Problem

    MAUDE report 7362869 ↗

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