VLIFTRecalls & reported problems across all models

We found 8 models of VLIFT by Stryker Corporation in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 54 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Mar 9, 2016 and Jul 25, 2023 — classified as 5 injuries, 49 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (44 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. Widely used products collect more reports, so totals can't be used to compare products or estimate failure rates. Only reports that name a model's exact device identifier are counted. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works

Most reported VLIFT problems

VLIFT models

8 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.

• VLIFT 48300200

  ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
  22 reports
• VLIFT 48300210

  ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
  16 reports
• VLIFT 48291825

  SPINAL VERTEBRAL BODY REPLACEMENT DEVICE
  6 reports
• VLIFT 48291832

  SPINAL VERTEBRAL BODY REPLACEMENT DEVICE
  3 reports
• VLIFT 48291820

  SPINAL VERTEBRAL BODY REPLACEMENT DEVICE
  2 reports
• VLIFT 48292232

  SPINAL VERTEBRAL BODY REPLACEMENT DEVICE
  2 reports
• VLIFT 48300300

  ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
  2 reports
• VLIFT 48291800

  SPINAL VERTEBRAL BODY REPLACEMENT DEVICE
  1 report

Recent VLIFT adverse event reports

The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionJul 25, 2023Fracture; Fracture

  THIS RECORD IS A CONSOLIDATION OF Q2 2023 RECORDS SUMMARIZED AS A PART OF THE FDA VOLUNTARY MALFUNCTION SUMMARY REPORTING PROGRAM. THIS REPORT CAPTURES ONE INSTANCE OF INTRAOPERATIVE VLIFT EXPANDER SECURING MECHANISM FRACTURE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 17389930 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 28, 2023Fracture; Fracture

  THIS RECORD IS A CONSOLIDATION OF Q1 2023 RECORDS SUMMARIZED AS A PART OF THE FDA VOLUNTARY MALFUNCTION SUMMARY REPORTING PROGRAM. THIS REPORT CAPTURES TWO INSTANCES OF INTRAOPERATIVE VLIFT EXPANDER INSIDE SHAFT FRACTURE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16837956 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 29, 2022Fracture; Fracture

  THIS RECORD IS A CONSOLIDATION OF Q3 2022 RECORDS SUMMARIZED AS A PART OF THE FDA VOLUNTARY MALFUNCTION SUMMARY REPORTING PROGRAM. THIS REPORT CAPTURES FOUR INSTANCES OF INTRAOPERATIVE VLIFT EXPANDER INSIDE SHAFT FRACTURE. THE ASSOCIATED PROCEDURES WERE COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WITH NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCE TO A PATIENT. ONE PROCEDURE INVOLVED A FIVE-MINUTE DELAY; THREE INVOLVED NO SURGICAL DELAY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 15695435 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 27, 2022Fracture; Fracture

  THIS RECORD IS A CONSOLIDATION OF Q3 2022 RECORDS SUMMARIZED AS A PART OF THE FDA VOLUNTARY MALFUNCTION SUMMARY REPORTING PROGRAM. THIS REPORT CAPTURES TWO INSTANCE OF INTRAOPERATIVE VLIFT EXPANDER FRACTURE. THE ASSOCIATED PROCEDURES WERE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WITH NO SURGICAL DELAY AND NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCE TO A PATIENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 15686116 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 29, 2022Fracture; Fracture

  THIS RECORD IS A CONSOLIDATION OF Q2 2022 RECORDS SUMMARIZED AS A PART OF THE FDA VOLUNTARY MALFUNCTION SUMMARY REPORTING PROGRAM. THIS REPORT CAPTURES ONE INSTANCE OF INTRAOPERATIVE VLIFT EXPANDER INSIDE SHAFT FRACTURE. THE ASSOCIATED 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 15135585 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 10, 2022Fracture; Mechanical Problem; Insufficient Device Problem Information; Fracture; Mechanical Problem; Insufficient Device Problem Information

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING INTRA-OPERATIVE PLACEMENT OF A CAGE, THE VLIFT INSIDE SHAFT WAS DAMAGED AND COULD NOT BE USED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS BEING GATHERED AT THIS TIME.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 14349815 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 9, 2022Fracture; Fracture

  A COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE REPORTED THAT THE "ROTARY HEAD" (KNOB) FRACTURED FROM A VLIFT INSERTER INNER SHAFT. 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 14342519 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 24, 2022Fracture; Fracture

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT A VLIFT EXPANDER FRACTURED DURING IMPLANT PLACEMENT. SURGERY WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED WITH NO DELAY. NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES OR MEDICAL INTERVENTION WERE REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 13594142 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 22, 2021Fracture; Fracture

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE VLIFT INSIDE SHAFT BROKE DURING A CORPORECTOMY PROCEDURE. SURGERY WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED WITH NO DELAY. NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES OR MEDICAL INTERVENTION WERE REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 13064556 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 15, 2021Fracture; Fracture

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE VLIFT INSIDE SHAFT BROKE INTRA-OPERATIVELY. SURGERY WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED WITH A 15 MINUTE DELAY. NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES OR MEDICAL INTERVENTION WERE REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 13011943 ↗
• MalfunctionNov 16, 2021Fracture; Fracture

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING INTRA-OPERATIVE IMPACTION THE VLIFT EXPANDER BROKE. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WITH A 20 MINUTE SURGICAL DELAY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 12824246 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 13, 2021Fracture; Fracture

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CAP OF THE VLIFT EXPANDER DETACHED FROM THE MAIN BODY DURING CAGE IMPACTION INTRA-OPERATIVELY. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WITHOUT SURGICAL DELAY. NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES NOR MEDICAL INTERVENTION WERE REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 12628652 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 21, 2021Fracture; Fracture

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE INNER SHAFT OF A VLIFT EXPANDER BROKE OFF INTRA-OPERATIVELY DURING CAGE INSERTION. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WITH A 10 MINUTE SURGICAL DELAY. NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 12510383 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 10, 2021Fracture; Fracture

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING INTERVENTION, THE VLIFT EXPANDER PROXIMAL KNOB OF THE INNER SHAFT WAS FRACTURED OFF OF THE DEVICE INTRA-OPERATIVELY. NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES, OR MEDICAL INTERVENTION WERE REPORTED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WITH A 2 MINUTE SURGICAL DELAY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 12456527 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 22, 2021Fracture; Fracture

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING IMPLANT INSERTION THE SECURING MECHANISM OF A VLIFT EXPANDER FRACTURED INTRA-OPERATIVELY. NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES, SURGICAL DELAY OR MEDICAL INTERVENTION WERE REPORTED. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY USING AN ALTERNATIVELY AVAILABLE DEVICE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 12044436 ↗

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