Class II — NuVasive Inc
| Recalling firm | NUVASIVE, INC. |
|---|---|
| Registered facility | View this company's 3 registered facilities → (openFDA recall records do not name a specific facility) |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | Post-implantation separation of an actuator end cap component that may expose internal components of the actuator, which could lead to hastened degeneration of the internal components and egress of Titanium alloy wear debris and resultant localized tissue discoloration. |
| Product | NUVASIVE MAGEC 2 Rod X.X mm XX mm, REF MC2-XXXXS LOT 0000000 AAA - Product Usage: comprised of a sterile single-use spinal rod that is surgically implanted using appropriate NuVasive Reline, Reline Small Stature, and Armada fixation components (i.e. Pedicle screws, hooks and/or connectors, provided non-sterile, to be sterilized by the end user). |
| Quantity | 3502 rods |
| Distribution | Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, and WV. The Countries of Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Israel, … |
| Initiated | 2020-02-13 |
| Classified | 2020-05-05 |
| Terminated | 2022-05-25 |
| Recall number | Z-1898-2020 |
| Initiation | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
Source: U.S. FDA via openFDA (opens in a new tab) (device registration & enforcement). Data as of 2026-10-06. Verify this recall record at FDA → (opens in a new tab)
Cite this record
RegWarden. “Class II recall — NuVasive Inc (Z-1898-2020).” Compiled from U.S. FDA public records (openFDA; FDA Data Dashboard). Data as of 2026-10-06. https://regwarden.com/recall/85495/
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