MAUDE Adverse Event Report: NUVASIVE, INC. NUVASIVE RELINE SYSTEM; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

Model Number	10000750
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Foreign Body In Patient (2687)
Date of Event	12/11/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a posterior spinal fusion procedure from l3 to l5, while the surgeon was final tightening the lock screw at the right l4 level, the tip of the final lock screw driver fractured off within the lock screw.The tip was left in-situ, embedded in the lock screw.No further patient impact was reported.No additional information was provided.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
No device was returned for evaluation; however, photographs of the device were provided for review and were able to confirm the reported event as the driver tip could be seen to be fractured flush with the point of insertion into the driver shaft.No operative notes and/or radiograph images were provided for review of usage/technique.Information regarding the torque handle used and/or the patient's bone quality was not provided.Manufacturing review discovered the device was manufactured and released to the field on sep 2019.The root cause of the fractured tip appears to be related to off angled excessive force and excessive use fatigue from 5 years of field use and repeatedly exposed to high torque situations as well as repeated sterile processing where damage can be accumulated over time.No additional investigation required.Labeling review: ".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." ".The instruments should be treated as any precision instrument and should be carefully placed on trays, cleaned after each use, and stored, according to generally accepted hospital methods and practices.The instruments should be carefully examined prior to use for functionality, excessive wear, or damage.A damaged instrument should not be used as this may increase the risk of malfunction and potential patient injury." ".Care should be used during surgical procedures to prevent damage to the device(s) and injury to the patient." ".The physical characteristics required for many instruments do not permit them to be manufactured from implantable materials.If any broken fragments of instruments remain in the body of a patient, they could cause allergic reactions or infections.If an instrument breaks in surgery and fragments go into the patient, these pieces should be removed prior to closure and should not be implanted.".

• Brand Name: NUVASIVE RELINE SYSTEM
• Common Device Name: ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
• 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: macy stout ; 7475 lusk boulevard; san diego, CA 92121
• MDR Report Key: 21048519
• Report Number: 2031966-2024-00360
• Device Sequence Number: 8409110
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00887517513717
• UDI-Public: 887517513717
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: LO
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2024
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 12/31/2024

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?: No
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 10000750
• Device Lot Number: NM3825
• 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: 12/18/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/31/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/13/2019
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 58 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 80 KG