MAUDE Adverse Event Report: NUVASIVE, INC. NVM5 MULTIMODALITY SYSTEM CONTROL UNIT; NEUROSURGICAL NERVE LOCATOR

Model Number 2021001

Device Problem Failure to Deliver Shock/Stimulation (1133)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 03/09/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was received and evaluated.The evaluation confirmed the initially reported condition of the unit freezing with a black screen during power up and found the unit failed to stimulate during simulated stimulation testing.The cause of the freezing with a black screen was determined to be a faulty main circuit board and the cause of the failed stimulation testing was resolved by reseating the stimulation circuit board and edge cards.Labeling review: ".While the nvm5 system is designed to assist in the electromyographic location of spinal nerves in proximity to the surgical site, it is not intended to take the place of thorough knowledge of spinal anatomy and appropriate surgical technique, nor should the information provided by the system be construed as definitive indicators of nerve location.Such factors as the distance from the nerve, the position and placement of electrodes, individual muscle and/or nerve responses, the proximity and strength of sources of electrical interference, and other patient and environmental factors, may influence the operation.If, in the judgment of the clinician, this resistance is sufficient to preclude proper placement of instruments, the procedure should be suspended." ".If system data acquisition seems inaccurate or if the software application does not initiate or malfunctions during use, and recommended steps to restore the system are not successful, abort use of the system.".

Event Description

Initially, it was reported the unit would not boot up entirely and would freeze with a black screen.During service evaluation, it was found the unit failed to stimulate during simulated stimulation testing.There was no patient involvement in this event.

Manufacturer Narrative

The event was re-evaluated 06/03/2022 and it was determined to not be reportable thought the report indicates the malfunction of a nuvasive device.There is no indication of an adverse reaction, death or serious injury, or the need for intervention to prevent death or serious injury.The previously identified failed patient stimulation, indicating the unit has a malfunction that is likely to lead to serious injury was inaccurate as the failed stimulation testing was an autotest that failed due to the failed boot sequence and disallowing a patient simulation or even power up to be completed.It is considered highly unlikely death or serious injury could take place should this or a similar event recur.No reporting is required on this event.Gpanfili 06/03/2022.

Event Description

Re-evaluation found this event to not be considered a reportable event, correction information provided on h10.

• Brand Name: NVM5 MULTIMODALITY SYSTEM CONTROL UNIT
• Type of Device: NEUROSURGICAL NERVE LOCATOR
• Manufacturer (Section D): NUVASIVE, INC.; 7475 lusk blvd.; san diego CA 92121
• Manufacturer (Section G): NUVASIVE, INC.; 7475 lusk blvd.; san diego CA 92121
• Manufacturer Contact: geoffrey gannon ; 7475 lusk blvd.; san diego, CA 92121
• MDR Report Key: 13984513
• MDR Text Key: 290160173
• Report Number: 2031966-2022-00070
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PDQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00887517168610
• UDI-Public: 887517168610
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K162313
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 06/03/2022

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: Other
• Device Model Number: 2021001
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/08/2022
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/09/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/01/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 06/03/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 06/03/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/20/2010
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Prefer Not To Disclose