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

Model Number RA002-4545SL70

Device Problems Degraded (1153); Mechanical Problem (1384)

Patient Problem Failure of Implant (1924)

Event Date 10/02/2018

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was returned to lirc for investigation.The device was not returned to the manufacturer for investigation.Root cause is unknown at this time.

Event Description

It was reported that a revision procedure was performed due to the rod not lengthening.During a review of investigation findings from the (b)(6), it was identified that the rod was unable to retract and there was evidence of corrosion and discoloration.

• 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 ; 8583448112
• MDR Report Key: 12105013
• MDR Text Key: 259648608
• Report Number: 3006179046-2021-00342
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PGN
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00856719002244
• UDI-Public: 856719002244
• 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: 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

• Date FDA Received: 07/01/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: RA002-4545SL70
• Device Lot Number: A140425-12
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/16/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/25/2014
• 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 Outcome(s): Hospitalization
• Patient Age: 11 YR