inforMED
MalfunctionOSH

RELINE

Received Feb 17, 2026 · Event occurred Jan 16, 2026

Report 2031966-2026-00025 · MDR key 24364137

Device

Generic name

Spinal Bone Screw, Non-bioabsorbable

Manufacturer

Nuvasive, Inc.

Model number

13046030

Product problems

  • Fracture

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE DEVICE HAS NOT YET BEEN RECEIVED FOR EVALUATION. THE ROOT CAUSE CANNOT BE DETERMINED AT THIS TIME. A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED UPON RECEIPT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE UNI SCREW THREADS SHEARED OFF AND WE WERE NOT ABLE TO FINAL TIGHTEN. WE USED THE RELINE PEDS TOWERS ALONG WITH THE PILE DRIVERS FOR REDUCTION. TWO SCREWS WERE AT THE TOP OF THE CONSTRUCT, AND ONE WAS IN THE MIDDLE. REMOVED ROD AND REPLACED SCREWS.