MAUDE Adverse Event Report: NUVASIVE, INC. NUVASIVE RELINE OPEN SYSTEM; THORACOLUMBOSACRAL PEDICLE SCREW SYSTEM

Model Number 13015035

Device Problem Malposition of Device (2616)

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

Event Date 06/10/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event was confirmed by review of the radiographic image provided.No product was returned to nuvasive for evaluation as the device was repositioned and remains in-situ.Operative notes were not provided for review of usage/technique.Based on the information provided by the complainant, the root cause is considered to be an inadvertent use error and the result of screw malplacement during the implantation procedure.Labeling review: ".Potential adverse events and complications: as with any major surgical procedures, there are risks involved in orthopedic surgery.Infrequent operative and postoperative complications that may result in the need for additional surgeries include: early or late infection; damage to blood vessels, spinal cord or peripheral nerves; pulmonary emboli; loss of sensory and/or motor function; impotence; and permanent pain and/or deformity." ".Warnings, cautions and precautions: the safety and effectiveness of these devices for any other conditions are unknown.The implantation of spinal systems should be performed only by experienced spinal surgeons with specific training in the use of this spinal system because this is a technically demanding procedure presenting a risk of serious injury to the patient." ".Pre-operative warnings: care should be used during surgical procedures to prevent damage to the device(s) and injury to the patient." if any further information is obtained that would change or alter any information provided, a supplemental report will be filed accordingly.

Event Description

It was reported that the patient underwent a posterior fixation procedure to extend an existing t8 to s1 fixation construct to include t3 to t7 for the treatment of adjacent segment kyphosis.Subsequently, review of ct scans obtained the following day identified that the right pedicle screw at the t7 vertebrae was breaching the spinal canal.The patient underwent a revision procedure to reposition the pedicle screw.The patient reported no symptoms associated with the malpositioned screw.No further impact was reported.

• Brand Name: NUVASIVE RELINE OPEN SYSTEM
• Type of Device: THORACOLUMBOSACRAL PEDICLE SCREW SYSTEM
• Manufacturer (Section D): NUVASIVE, INC.; 7475 lusk boulevard; san diego CA 92121
• Manufacturer (Section G): NUVASIVE, INC.; 7475 lusk boulevard; san diego CA 92121
• Manufacturer Contact: geoff gannon ; 7475 lusk boulevard; san diego, CA 92121 ; 8583448112
• MDR Report Key: 14940775
• MDR Text Key: 295406729
• Report Number: 2031966-2022-00120
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NKB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00887517536655
• UDI-Public: 887517536655
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: AS
• PMA/PMN Number: K143684
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 07/06/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/06/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 13015035
• Device Catalogue Number: N/A
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/11/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization
• Patient Sex: Female