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

Model Number RA002-4545SLR

Device Problem Mechanical Problem (1384)

Patient Problem Failure of Implant (1924)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The rod was returned to lirc engineering lab for evaluation.Root cause was unable to be determined.If any additional information is provided, a supplemental report will be submitted.

Event Description

It was reported that a revision procedure was performed due to crankshafting.During a review of investigation findings from lirc it was identified that the rod showed evidence of galling, corrosion, scratching, discoloration and mechanical damage.Additionally, the rod was unable to be retracted.

• 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: geoff gannon ; 101 enterprise dr, suite 100; aliso viejo, CA 92656
• MDR Report Key: 12101921
• MDR Text Key: 259499237
• Report Number: 3006179046-2021-00334
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PGN
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00856719002138
• UDI-Public: 856719002138
• 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: foreign,other
• Reporter Occupation: Biomedical Engineer
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 07/01/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: RA002-4545SLR
• Device Lot Number: A131111-03
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 06/16/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 07/01/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/11/2013
• 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: 7 YR