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

Model Number	PS10.0-50D235
Medical Device Problem Code	Corroded (1131)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/17/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
Information was received that upon routine explant of the nail after intended treatment had been achieved, the nail was found to have corrosion.The nail was reported to have no other issues and the patient outcome was noted to be good.There was no patient harm or adverse impact reported.
Additional 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 is provided, a supplemental report will be submitted.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional data: b5, g3, g6, h2, h3, h6, h10.Upon return, visual inspection of the nail revealed the distraction rod of the nail had visible evidence of discoloration at the junction of the nail and the distraction rod.The discoloration, also mentioned in the description as "corrosion" failure, is a previously known issue, which is being investigated under a capa.Visual inspection confirmed the reported discoloration failure mode.Following investigation, the nail has been quarantined.Review of the device history records indicated the precice-stryde nail was visually inspected and functionally tested prior to release.Functional testing was not applicable to the reported failure.In addition, the nail listed in this complaint was manufactured prior to the initiation of the capa.
Event or Problem Description
No additional information has been provided.

• Brand Name: PRECICE STRYDE SYSTEM
• Common Device Name: ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES
• 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: 13102042
• Report Number: 3006179046-2021-00524
• Device Sequence Number: 4696511
• Product Code: HSB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00887517951168
• UDI-Public: 887517951168
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K180503
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2021
• Device Explanted Year: 2021
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/01/2022

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
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: PS10.0-50D235
• Device Lot Number: 9090903
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/17/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/31/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/28/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/01/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/09/2019
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 17 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 60 KG