MAUDE Adverse Event Report: NUVASIVE INC NUVASIVE COROENT SMALL INTERLOCK SYSTEM; INTERVERTEBRAL FUSION DEVICE WITH BONE GRAFT, CERVICAL

Model Number	1903014
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/03/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
On (b)(6) 2022 a patient underwent a spinal procedure.On (b)(6) 2023 it was discovered there was a broken screw.No patient injuries reported.No revision surgery scheduled.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
No device was returned as device is still in-situ, but radiographs provided confirmed the complaint.It is unknown if the patient followed post-operative physical restrictions or suffered a fall.Fusion was considered achieved.Though no definitive root cause can be determined review of the reported event suggests excessive post-operative physical activity, implant selection or load changes as a result of completed fusion as possible causes or contributors.No additional investigation necessary.Labeling review: "contraindications include, but are not limited to:.Patients who are unwilling to restrict activities or follow medical advice." "potential adverse events and complications as with any major surgical procedures, there are risks involved in orthopedic surgery.Potential risks identified with the use of this system, which may require additional surgery, include: bending, fracture or loosening of implant component(s)." "warnings, cautions and precautions 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.Correct selection of the implant is extremely important.The potential for success is increased by the selection of the proper size of the implant.While proper selection can minimize risks, the size and shape of human bones present limitations on the size and strength of implants.Metallic internal fixation devices cannot withstand the activity levels and/or loads equal to those placed on normal, healthy bone.These devices are not designed to withstand the unsupported stress of full weight or load bearing alone.Care should be taken to insure that all components are ideally fixated prior to closure." "patient education: preoperative instructions to the patient are essential.The patient should be made aware of the limitations of the implant and potential risks of the surgery.The patient should be instructed to limit postoperative activity, as this will reduce the risk of bent, broken or loose implant components.The patient must be made aware that implant components may bend, break or loosen even though restrictions in activity are followed." "post-operative warnings during the postoperative phase it is of particular importance that the physician keeps the patient well informed of all procedures and treatments.Damage to the weight-bearing structures can give rise to loosening of the components, dislocation and migration as well as to other complications.To ensure the earliest possible detection of such catalysts of device dysfunction, the devices must be checked periodically postoperatively, using appropriate radiographic techniques." 9401314-en h-01/2020 h3 other text : device in-situ.

• Brand Name: NUVASIVE COROENT SMALL INTERLOCK SYSTEM
• Common Device Name: INTERVERTEBRAL FUSION DEVICE WITH BONE GRAFT, CERVICAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): NUVASIVE INC; 7475 lusk blvd; san diego CA 92121
• Manufacturer (Section G): NUVASIVE INC; 7475 lusk blvd; san diego CA 92121
• Manufacturer Contact: geoffrey gannon ; 7475 lusk blvd; san diego, CA 92121
• MDR Report Key: 17513735
• Report Number: 2031966-2023-00168
• Device Sequence Number: 8306172
• Product Code: ODP
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00887517945723
• UDI-Public: 887517945723
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K231735
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2022
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 08/11/2023

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: 1903014
• 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: 08/03/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/11/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: 6770610CP2
• Patient Age: 66 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 85 KG