Spinal Vertebral Body Replacement Device

Reports per year

Source: FDA adverse event reports by year received, 2012–2026. Reporting paused during the 2026 MAUDE-to-AEMS transition and has since resumed.

Recent recalls

• 2022-12-20Open, ClassifiedDevice Design

  X-CORE 2 Ti Core, Static. Part of the NuVasive X-Core Expandable VBR System used with spinal fixation.

  Potential that insert will be unable to disengage from the vertebral body replacement device/implant

• 2014-06-02TerminatedProcess control

  Synthes XRL Medium Trial - Central Body, an instrument used as part of the Synthes XRL System, a vertebral body replacement device. For spinal surgery. The Synthes XRL device is intended to be used with the Synthes supplemental internal fixation systems (e.g., USS, including MATRIX, Pangea, and TSLP).

  Two lots of the Synthes XRL Medium Trial-Central Body device were incorrectly etched with the incorrect dimensions for height.

• 2012-12-17TerminatedLabeling False and Misleading

  Titan Spine Endoskeleton TA Implant products. 2107-0118 18mm Standard Endoskeleton Implant VBR 2107-0120 20mm Standard Endoskeleton Implant VBR 2107-0218 18mm Large Endoskeleton Implant VBR 2107-0220 20mm Large Endoskeleton Implant VBR Endoskeleton TA VBR is intended for use in the thoracolumbar spine (T1-L5) to replace all or part of a collapsed, damaged, or unstable vertebral body due to tumor or trauma.

  Titan Spine LLC, is conducting a recall on the Endoskeleton TA VBR products. The labeling accompanying this device contains incorrect indications for use.

• 2012-09-11TerminatedError in labeling

  Enduramesh Corpectomy Spacer System Product Usage: The Enduramesh is a vertebral body replacement system intended for use in the thoracic and lumbar spine (T1-S1) to replace a collapsed, damaged or unstable vertebral body due to tumor or trauma/fracture. The device is intended for use with either allograft or autograft. The device may be used with a cleared supplemental fixation system based on surgeon discretion and preference.

  The firm voluntarily recalled the device after they discovered that the sterilization recommendations on the product insert did not pass sterilization validation.

• 2012-02-17TerminatedDevice Design

  ENDURAMESH CORPECTOMY SPACER SYSTEM 013MM, 017MM, 023MM by varying heights. Dist. By: Lucero Medical, PO Box 67, Richfield, Ohio 44826 Product Usage: Device Description: The Enduramesh is a vertebral body replacement system which provides structural support of the vertebral bodies following an anterior or far lateral corpectomy, aiding in spinal fusion. The device may be used with a cleared supplemental fixation system based on surgeon discretion and preference. The Enduramesh vertebral body replacement system consists of a single cylindrically shaped titanium mesh cage. The hollow core of the cage allows for packing bone graft and the circular holes throughout the device promote bone fusions. Various diameters and heights are available to accommodate variability among patients. Indications for Use: The Enduramesh is a vertebral body replacement system intended for use in the thoracic and lumbar spine (T1-S1) to replace a collapsed, damaged or unstable vertebral body due to tumor or trauma/fracture. The device is intended for use with either allograft or autoograft. The device may be used with a cleared supplemental fixation system based on surgeon discretion and preference.

  During an FDA inspection the firm was informed that the device marketed is not the device cleared for the 510K associated with the device. The product is sold unlabeled.

• 2011-05-19TerminatedOther

  Theken L"POD" Titanium Vertebral Body Replacement System, Vu c"POD" PEEK-Optima Vertebral Body Replacement System, c"POD" Titanium Vertebral Body Replacement System The Theken CPOD / LPOD VBR is indicated for use in the thoracolumbar spine (T1 -L5) to replace a collapsed, damaged, or unstable vertebral body due to tumor or trauma (e.g., fracture). The Theken CPOD / LPOD VBR is designed to restore the biomechanical integrity of the anterior, middle, and posterior spinal column even in the absences of fusion for a prolonged period. Bone graft material is recommended to be packed into the interior openings of the device prior to implantation.The Theken Vu C POD VBR System is indicated for use in the thoracolumbar spine (T1 -L5) to replace a collapsed, damaged, or unstable vertebral body due to tumor or trauma (e.g., fracture).

  Certain Theken Spine Vertebral Body Replacement Systems were distributed (i) without certain components (spacers and set screws) that are necessary for their use as vertebral body replacements, and (ii) with a component (insertion tool) that is not relevant to the devices' intended use.

• 2011-03-02TerminatedEmployee error

  Vu a-POD Intervertebral Body Fusion Device. Packaged as surgical kits containing all implants and instruments required for a procedure. Also packaged as individual instruments and implants in poly bags distributed as replenishment for surgical kits. Theken Spine, LLC, Akron, OH 44306. Indicated for use as an adjunct for fusion in patients with degenerative disc disease (DDD) at one or two contiguous levels from L2 to S1.

  The IFU provided with the device contains incorrect information in the Indications for Use Section, stating the following: The Theken Spine Vu a"POD Intervertebral Body Fusion Device is intended for use as a stand alone implant when used with the SpinPlate provided in the set.

• 2010-01-15TerminatedNonconforming Material/Component

  Orthofix Spinal Implants; Pillar SA PEEK Spacer System Instrument Case. Case contents: Implant Insertion Instrument, Straight Tamp, Bone Awl Drill Guide, Straight Drill, U-Joint Driver with and without retention, Flex Shaft Driver, Trial Insertion Instrument, Drill Tips, Cover Plate Inserter, Cover Plate Driver, Cover Plate Holder, Ratcheting Handle, Torque Limiting Handle, Hex Driver, Distractors/Sizers, Sizers REF: 49-0021: Orthoflex Spinal Implants, 1211 Hamburg Tnpk, Suite 300, Wayne, NJ 07470. The Pillar SA Implant Insertion Instrument is intended for intraoperative use in placing/inserting Pillar SA implants into a prepared interbody space.

  The Pillar SA Implant Insertion Instrument 49-1100 may experience resistance in turning the activation knob while releasing an implant after intra-operative positioning.

• 2009-11-09TerminatedDevice Design

  Synthes USA, TI Synex (TM) II Central Body 14mm - 19mm, Catalog number 04.808.001. Intended for use in the thoracolumbar spine (T1-L5) to replace a collapsed, damaged, or unstable vertebral body due to tumor or trauma. To be used with Synthes supplemental internal fixation system.

  loss of device height

• 2009-11-09TerminatedDevice Design

  Synthes USA, TI Synex (TM) II Central Body 17mm - 25mm, Catalog number 04.808.002. Intended for use in the thoracolumbar spine (T1-L5) to replace a collapsed, damaged, or unstable vertebral body due to tumor or trauma. To be used with Synthes supplemental internal fixation system.

  loss of device height