MAUDE Adverse Event Report: NUVASIVE SPECIALIZED ORTHOPEDICS, INC. MAGEC SPINAL BRACING AND DISTRACTION SYSTEM; GROWING ROD SYSTEM - MAGNETIC ACTUATION

Device Problem Migration or Expulsion of Device (1395)

Patient Problem Failure of Implant (1924)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The device has not been returned for investigation.X-rays provided confirm the alleged event.Root cause is unable to be determined at this time.

Event Description

Information was received that x-ray images revealed that the end cap disengaged.It is unknown if a revision procedure will be performed.There was no patient injury reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

Even though no product has been returned, fsca investigation was performed and variation in the torque applied to the threaded cap during the assembly process was identified as the root cause of the failure.Per the manufacturing instructions, the threaded cap must be tightened to 40 in-lbs.Although all operators followed the assembly procedure, and the torque wrench indicated 40 in-lbs was applied, the manner of using the torque wrench resulted in variances in applied torque.The manner in which the operator handles the torque wrench may impact the actual torque applied to the end cap, thereby creating a false positive that the specified torque has been applied.If the specified torque is not applied, the effectiveness of the cap tightening process may be compromised.

Event Description

Information was received that x-ray images revealed that the end cap disengaged.It is unknown if a revision procedure will be performed.There was no patient injury reported.

• Brand Name: MAGEC SPINAL BRACING AND DISTRACTION SYSTEM
• Type of Device: GROWING ROD SYSTEM - MAGNETIC ACTUATION
• Manufacturer (Section D): NUVASIVE SPECIALIZED ORTHOPEDICS, INC.; 101 enterprise dr, suite 100; aliso viejo CA 92656
• MDR Report Key: 10538935
• MDR Text Key: 207142585
• Report Number: 3006179046-2020-00390
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PGN
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K171791
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Remedial Action: Recall
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 11/16/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/16/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/17/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Removal/Correction Number: Z-1898-2020
• Patient Sequence Number: 1