MAUDE Adverse Event Report: NUVASIVE, INC. SPINAL INTERVERTEBRAL BODY FIXATION ORTHOSIS; SPINAL VERTEBRAL BODY REPLACEMENT DEVICE

Model Number 7180027006

Device Problems Migration or Expulsion of Device (1395); Unintended Movement (3026)

Patient Problem Failure of Implant (1924)

Event Date 08/21/2017

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

No product has been returned for investigation nor were x-ray films provided to confirm the event.A review of the product labeling has been performed.Potential adverse events and complications: "as with any major surgical procedures, there are risks involved in orthopedic surgery.Potential risks identified with the use of this system, which may require additional surgery, include: bending, fracture or loosening of implant component(s)." "these devices can break when subjected to the increased load associated with delayed union or nonunion.If healing is delayed, or does not occur, the implant may eventually loosen, bend, or break." post-operative warnings: "during the postoperative phase it is of particular importance that the physician keeps the patient well informed of all procedures and treatments.Damage to the weight-bearing structures can give rise to loosening of the components, dislocation and migration as well as to other complications.".

Event Description

On (b)(6) 2017, a patient underwent a vertebral body replacement (vbr) procedure at t11-l1 levels.Post-operatively, the implant was reported to have migrated.Patient underwent a revision procedure on (b)(6) 2017, where the implant was replaced.No patient injury was reported.

• Brand Name: SPINAL INTERVERTEBRAL BODY FIXATION ORTHOSIS
• Type of Device: SPINAL VERTEBRAL BODY REPLACEMENT DEVICE
• Manufacturer (Section G): NUVASIVE, INC.; 7475 lusk blvd; san diego CA 92121
• Manufacturer Contact: yobana sanchez ; 7475 lusk blvd; san diego, CA 92121 ; 8589093383
• MDR Report Key: 6860204
• MDR Text Key: 86137769
• Report Number: 2031966-2017-00122
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MQP
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K090176
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: consumer,foreign,health profe
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 09/12/2017

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: Physician
• Device Model Number: 7180027006
• Device Lot Number: DR7289
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 08/17/2017
• Initial Date FDA Received: 09/12/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1