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

Model Number MC2-5090S

Device Problems Mechanical Problem (1384); Naturally Worn (2988); Scratched Material (3020)

Patient Problem Failure of Implant (1924)

Event Date 07/08/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

The device has not been returned for evaluation.The device evaluation was performed by the london implant retrieval center (lirc).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

An investigation report from an implant retrieval center was received and reported that a revision procedure was performed due to the rod failing to distract.During examination of the rod, the retrieval center found the rod unable to distract.Additionally, discoloration, wear, scratches, and other surface damage was noted.There was no further reported patient impact and no patient or user injury was reported.No additional information is available.Report 1 of 2.

Event Description

No additional information has been provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

Corrected data: d4.Additional data: h6, h10.A review of the device history records (dhr) confirmed the device met all quality inspections and specifications 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 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: 14629745
• MDR Text Key: 293526523
• Report Number: 3006179046-2022-00198
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PGN
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00887517834041
• UDI-Public: 887517834041
• 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: Other,Foreign
• Reporter Occupation: Biomedical Engineer
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 06/29/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: MC2-5090S
• Device Lot Number: 7091601AAA
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 05/10/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 06/08/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 06/27/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 06/29/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/16/2017
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization
• Patient Age: 10 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 39 KG