MAUDE Adverse Event Report: NUVASIVE SPECIALIZED ORTHOPEDICS, INC. MAGEC GENERATION 1.5 SPINAL BRACING AND DISTRACTION SYSTEM; GROWING ROD SYSTEM- MAGNETIC ACTUATION

Model Number RA002-4545SLR

Device Problems Degraded (1153); Structural Problem (2506); Failure to Advance (2524); Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)

Patient Problem Failure of Implant (1924)

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

An investigation report from an implant retrieval center was received and reported that during examination of the rod, the retrieval center found the rod exerted 32.8lbf which does not meet the specification.Additionally, the radial bearing was seized to the magnet and the rod could not be further disassembled, therefore, the drive pin was unable to be analyzed.It was additionally reported that the o-ring seal was broken and misshapen.No additional information is available.

Manufacturer Narrative

Corrected section h6- device code.

Event Description

No additional information provided.

• Brand Name: MAGEC GENERATION 1.5 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: 16358806
• MDR Text Key: 309385798
• Report Number: 3006179046-2023-00126
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PGN
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00856719002138
• UDI-Public: 856719002138
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K160352
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 02/14/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/10/2023
• 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: A170213-09
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/01/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/13/2017
• 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 Sex: Prefer Not To Disclose