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

Model Number MC2-5070R

Device Problem Mechanical Problem (1384)

Patient Problem Failure of Implant (1924)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The device has been received and is pending evaluation.The root cause is unable to be determined at this time.A supplemental report will be submitted following the device evaluation.

Event Description

Information was received that the rod was not lengthening.No patient harm was reported.

Event Description

No additional information was received.

Manufacturer Narrative

Device evaluation: the returned rod was visually inspected and no damage was found.Score marks observed on the distraction rod that confirmed the distraction rod was extended approximately 12 mm from its initial position.X-ray images of the internal components showed no damage and revealed the rod was partially distracted.The rod was functionally tested and was able to distract and retract with the erc and manual distractor.The length as received was measured at 228.65 mm.The minimum and maximum lengths were measured at 244.025 and 216.16 mm respectively; giving a total stroke measurement of 28.09mm, which meet the specification.Distraction force testing was measured at 45.50lbs, which meets the specification.The reported failure mode was unable to be confirmed as the rod was fully functional and met acceptance test specifications.Device records review: review of the device history record for the rod confirmed that it met all of the required quality inspections prior to release.

• 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: 12161111
• MDR Text Key: 262900088
• Report Number: 3006179046-2021-00406
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PGN
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00887517834010
• UDI-Public: 887517834010
• 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
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 08/27/2021

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: MC2-5070R
• Device Lot Number: 7090903
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/29/2021
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 06/23/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 07/13/2021
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 08/26/2021
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 08/27/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 11 YR
• Patient Weight: 37