MAUDE Adverse Event Report: NUVASIVE SPECIALIZED ORTHOPEDICS, INC. PRECICE SYSTEM; ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES

Model Number P10.7-80X275

Device Problem Collapse (1099)

Patient Problem Failure of Implant (1924)

Event Date 09/03/2020

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

The device has not been returned for evaluation.The root cause is unable to be determined at this time.If any additional information has been provided, a supplemental report will be submitted.

Event Description

Information was received that a revision procedure was performed to address a nail that was found to be collapsed, resulting in a loss of distraction.The surgeon believes this may be attributed to full weight bearing and the patient experiencing a fall.

Manufacturer Narrative

Visual inspection of the returned nail revealed the housing tube had cracks at the anti-rotation lug or the crown region.Based on the physician report contained within the complaint and the nail condition (broken) there would be no requirement for functional testing or x-ray.The combination of a broken anti-rotation lug and disengaged retention barbs resulted in the loss off distraction.Based on the type of breakage observed and the reported information, the nail broke due to the stress generated from weight bearing activities.Per the precice instructions for use, "the precice nail cannot withstand the stresses of full weight bearing.Patients should utilize external support and/or restrict activities as directed by the physician until consolidation occurs." a review of device history record indicated that the unit was manufactured within the specified requirements at the time and met all of the required quality inspection prior to shipment.

Event Description

N/a.

• Brand Name: PRECICE SYSTEM
• Type of Device: ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): NUVASIVE SPECIALIZED ORTHOPEDICS, INC.; 101 enterprise dr, suite 100; aliso viejo CA 92656
• MDR Report Key: 11740989
• MDR Text Key: 247916975
• Report Number: 3006179046-2021-00264
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HSB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00887517935519
• UDI-Public: 887517935519
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K191336
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/13/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/28/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: P10.7-80X275
• Device Lot Number: 9110102
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/30/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization
• Patient Age: 71 YR
• Patient Weight: 75