MAUDE Adverse Event Report: NUVASIVE SPECIALIZED ORTHOPEDICS, INC. MAGEC SPINAL BRACING AND DISTRACTION SYSTEM; GROWING ROD SYSTEM- MAGNETIC ACTUATION

Model Number	MC2-5070S
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Metal Related Pathology (4530)
Date of Event	05/26/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
Information was received that there were signs of metallosis.The rod has been explanted and replaced with a traditional growing rod.Report 1 of 2.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device has not been returned for evaluation.The root cause is unable to be determined at this time.A review of the device history records (dhr) confirmed the device met all quality inspections and specifications prior to release.If any additional information is provided, a supplemental report will be submitted.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The unit was not returned to nuvasive for investigation.During evaluation using the provided x-ray image it was noted that the rod had been partially distracted.There were no obvious device-related abnormalities noted.Based on the provided details there was insufficient information and no objective evidence found to indicate the presence of metallosis.The reported event is unable to be confirmed.
Event or Problem Description
No additional information has been provided.

• Brand Name: MAGEC SPINAL BRACING AND DISTRACTION SYSTEM
• Common Device Name: GROWING ROD SYSTEM- MAGNETIC ACTUATION
• 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: 15259529
• Report Number: 3006179046-2022-00241
• Device Sequence Number: 20305111
• Product Code: PGN
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00887517834027
• UDI-Public: 887517834027
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: UK
• PMA/510(K) Number: K171791
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2018
• Device Explanted Year: 2022
• 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): 09/13/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: MC2-5070S
• Device Lot Number: 7090902AAA
• 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: 08/08/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/08/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/19/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/13/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/09/2017
• 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
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 8 YR
• Patient Sex: Female