MAUDE Adverse Event Report: NUVASIVE, INC. GSB GLOBAL SPINAL BALANCE SYSTEM; ORTHOSIS, SPINAL PEDICLE FIXATION, FOR DEGENERATIVE DISC DISEASE

Device Problem Detachment Of Device Component (1104)

Patient Problem Failure of Implant (1924)

Event Date 03/03/2016

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Radiograph confirmed the event.The initial surgery date was not provided.The device remains in-situ.No further evaluation can be done at this time.Review of labeling notes: warning cautions and precautions: "potential risks identified with the use of this system, which may require additional surgery, include: bending, fracture or loosening of implant component(s), loss of fixation, nonunion or delayed union, fracture of the vertebra." "all lock screws should be final-tightened with the counter-torque and torque t-handle.Do not final-tighten through compression instruments (e.G.C/d rack and figure 8 compressor) in the set, as the rod may not be able to normalize to the tulip.".

Event Description

A patient underwent a multi-level lumbar fusion.A postoperative radiograph indicated that one of the lock screws became disengaged from the polyaxial screw.A revision surgery has not occurred.No additional information become available.

• Brand Name: GSB GLOBAL SPINAL BALANCE SYSTEM
• Type of Device: ORTHOSIS, SPINAL PEDICLE FIXATION, FOR DEGENERATIVE DISC DISEASE
• 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: kim mccaleb ; 7475 lusk blvd; san diego, CA 92121 ; 8589091980
• MDR Report Key: 5543028
• MDR Text Key: 41722023
• Report Number: 2031966-2016-00024
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NKB
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K132014
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 03/31/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/02/2016
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: No Information
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/03/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1