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

Model Number PS10.0-65D250

Device Problems Corroded (1131); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907); Naturally Worn (2988)

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

Event Date 01/18/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

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.

Event Description

Information was received that upon explant of the nail after it had achieved intended therapeutic lengthening, it was noted the nail exhibited crevice corrosion and wear between the nail and fixation screws.Additionally, it was found that the crown of the nail had become displaced and appeared to have cold-welded to the male component instead of staying within the female component.No patient harm or adverse impact was reported.

• Brand Name: PRECICE STRYDE SYSTEM
• Type of Device: 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: 13367931
• MDR Text Key: 284819475
• Report Number: 3006179046-2022-00116
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HSB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00887517951175
• UDI-Public: 887517951175
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: AS
• PMA/PMN Number: K180503
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 01/27/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/27/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: PS10.0-65D250
• Device Lot Number: 9041810AAA
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/18/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/18/2019
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Female