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

Model Number RA002-4545SLR70

Device Problem Mechanical Problem (1384)

Patient Problem Failure of Implant (1924)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

No product has been returned for evaluation.Root cause is unable to be determined at this time.

Event Description

Information was received that the rod was malfunctioning.As per the surgeon, the pin/magnet interface is compromised.There was no patient injury reported.The plan is for the patient to be fused as soon as possible.

• 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
• Manufacturer (Section G): NUVASIVE SPECIALIZED ORTHOPEDICS, INC.; 101 enterprise dr, suite 100; aliso viejo CA 92656
• Manufacturer Contact: tiara rae ; 101 enterprise dr, suite 100; aliso viejo, CA 92656
• MDR Report Key: 10587027
• MDR Text Key: 208593099
• Report Number: 3006179046-2020-00399
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PGN
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00856719002145
• UDI-Public: 856719002145
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: UK
• PMA/PMN Number: K171791
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 09/25/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/25/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: RA002-4545SLR70
• Device Lot Number: A160111-19
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/26/2020
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 10 YR