Meridian RA2-006014Recalls & reported problems
Seaspine Orthopedics Corporation · Modular Plate Compressor, Short · Class 1
All models of Meridian (8)
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 10889981284503), received between Jun 4, 2026 and Jun 4, 2026 — classified as 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Mechanical Problem” (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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Mechanical Problem1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
Recent adverse event reports
The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJun 4, 2026Mechanical Problem
ON (B)(6) 2026, DURING A SPINAL FUSION PROCEDURE, THE REPORTER EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTY USING A MODULAR PLATE COMPRESSOR TO SECURE A PLATE TO AN IMPLANT. MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS WERE MADE USING ADDITIONAL IMPLANTS AND PLATES; HOWEVER, THE CONDITION PERSISTED. AN ALTERNATE INSTRUMENT FROM A DIFFERENT INSTRUMENT SET WAS OBTAINED AND SUCCESSFULLY USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THE EVENT REPORTEDLY RESULTED IN AN APPROXIMATE 30-MINUTE SURGICAL DELAY, PROMPTING THIS REPORT. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WITH NO REPORTED PATIENT INJURY OR ADVERSE CLINICAL OUTCOME.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25394810 ↗
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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 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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