MAUDE Adverse Event Report: NUVASIVE, INC. ARMADA; INTERNAL SPINAL FIXATION PROCEDURE KIT, REUSABLE

Model Number	7459031
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/07/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that when a radiograph was taken of a patient who underwent posterior fixation surgery on (b)(6) 2025 the surgeon found a metal fragment near the bottom of the spinal screw inserted into left side of th6.We checked instruments used in the surgery and we found similar shape lack at the bender.The surgeon plans next surgery on (b)(6) 2026.Also, the fragment will be removed in the surgery.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device has not yet been received for evaluation.The root cause cannot be determined at this time.A supplemental report will be submitted upon receipt of additional information.

• Brand Name: ARMADA
• Common Device Name: INTERNAL SPINAL FIXATION PROCEDURE KIT, REUSABLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): NUVASIVE, INC.; 7475 lusk boulevard; san diego CA 92121
• Manufacturer (Section G): GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.; 2560 general armistead avenue; audubon PA 19403
• Manufacturer Contact: daniel paul ; 2560 general armistead avenue; audubon, PA 19403 ; 6109301800
• MDR Report Key: 23989447
• Report Number: 2031966-2026-00005
• Device Sequence Number: 10503269
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00887517484628
• UDI-Public: 887517484628
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 01/07/2026

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: 7459031
• 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: 12/04/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/07/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• 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 Sex: Female