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 Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problem Metal Related Pathology (4530)

Event Date 05/26/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

The device has not been returned for evaluation.The root cause is unable to be determined at this time.A review of the device history records (dhr) confirmed the device met all quality inspections and specifications prior to release.If any additional information is provided, a supplemental report will be submitted.

Event Description

Information was received that there were signs of metallosis.The rod has been explanted and replaced with a traditional growing rod.Report 2 of 2.

Event Description

No additional information has been provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

The unit was not returned to nuvasive for investigation.During evaluation using the provided x-ray image it was noted that the rod had been partially distracted.There were no obvious device-related abnormalities noted.Based on the provided details there was insufficient information and no objective evidence found to indicate the presence of metallosis.The reported event is unable to be confirmed.

• 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 ste 100; aliso viejo CA 92656
• Manufacturer (Section G): NUVASIVE SPECIALIZED ORTHOPEDICS, INC.; 101 enterprise dr, ste 100; aliso viejo CA 92656
• Manufacturer Contact: geoff gannon ; 101 enterprise dr, ste 100; aliso viejo, CA 92656 ; 8583448112
• MDR Report Key: 15259556
• MDR Text Key: 298228963
• Report Number: 3006179046-2022-00240
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PGN
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00887517834010
• UDI-Public: 887517834010
• 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,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 09/13/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/19/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: MC2-5070R
• Device Lot Number: 7091514AAA
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/09/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/15/2017
• 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): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 8 YR
• Patient Sex: Female