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

Model Number MC2-5590S

Device Problem Mechanical Problem (1384)

Patient Problem Failure of Implant (1924)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The patient's birth year is (b)(6).The device has not been returned for evaluation.The root cause is unable to be determined at this time.If any additional information is provided, a supplemental report will be submitted.

Event Description

Information was received that the rod could not be distracted anymore due to the end cap loosening of the actuator.The rod was explanted and a fusion took place from t2-l4.No patient adverse event was reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

Complaint 1 of 2.Visual inspection of the returned device revealed that the rod had been partially distracted.X-ray images of the internal components showed no damage, and confirm the rod was partially distracted.Additionally, x-ray images of the internal components revealed that the threaded cap was seated properly between the distraction rod and the housing tube.No issue was observed with the end cap.The rod was functionally tested; during testing the rod was able to be distracted and retracted with the external remote controller (erc) as well as with the manual distractor.The length as received was measured at 310.54 mm.The minimum and maximum lengths were measured at 309.80 mm and 357.10 mm respectively; giving a total stroke measurement of 47.30 mm, which meet the specification.Distraction force testing was measured at 45.20lbs, which meets specification.Reported failure event cannot be duplicated or confirmed.A review of the dhr documents indicated that the rod has been manufactured by the specified requirements at that time and met all of the required quality inspections before shipment.

Event Description

No additional information was provided.

• Brand Name: MAGEC SPINAL BRACING AND DISTRACTION SYSTEM
• Type of Device: GROWING ROD SYSTEM - MAGNETIC ACTUATION
• Manufacturer (Section D): NUVASIVE SPECIALIZED ORTHOPEDICS; 101 enterprise #100; aliso viejo CA 92656
• Manufacturer (Section G): NUVASIVE SPECIALIZED ORTHOPEDICS; 101 enterprise #100; aliso viejo CA 92656
• Manufacturer Contact: geoff gannon ; 101 enterprise #100; aliso viejo, CA 92656 ; 8583448112
• MDR Report Key: 13791432
• MDR Text Key: 290114432
• Report Number: 3006179046-2022-00156
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PGN
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00812258022662
• UDI-Public: 812258022662
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: SZ
• PMA/PMN Number: K171791
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 05/20/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/17/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: MC2-5590S
• Device Lot Number: 9030703
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/17/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/07/2019
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Female