MAUDE Adverse Event Report: NUVASIVE INC NUVASIVE RELINE SYSTEM; THORACOLUMBOSACRAL PEDICLE SCREW SYSTEM

Model Number 11090550

Device Problem Disconnection (1171)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The ex-planted devices were returned and inspected and no product defect or failure was identified.Review of provided radiographs, contact marks and surgeon feedback suggests a combination of installation difficulties and anatomical changeless may have resulted in excessive load and connector separation.Labeling review: ".All set screws should be final-tightened with the counter- torque and torque t-handle.Do not final-tighten through compression instruments in the set, as the rod may not be able to normalize to the tulip." ".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.Be cautious not to over compress or distract as you can loosen the screws in the spine and potentially pull out the screw.The bulleted portion of the nose of the rod and the faceted portion of the rod (where the inserter locks down on the rod) must extend fully outside of the most inferior or most superior tulip on the construct.The set screw cannot be locked down on this unusable portion of the rod, as this may compromise the stability of the construct." ".Care should be taken to insure that all components are ideally fixated prior to closure.All implants should be used only with the appropriately designated instrument." ".Potential risks identified with the use of this system, which may require additional surgery, include: ¿ bending, fracture or loosening of implant component(s).".

Event Description

It was reported that a implanted asf connector broke at the end to end connection of the two rods.Patient underwent a revision procedure where the construct was extended from t9 to t12 and connected to the existing construct.

• Brand Name: NUVASIVE RELINE SYSTEM
• Type of Device: THORACOLUMBOSACRAL PEDICLE SCREW SYSTEM
• 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: yobana sanchez ; 7475 lusk boulevard; san diego, CA 92121 ; 8589093383
• MDR Report Key: 9574672
• MDR Text Key: 182922964
• Report Number: 2031966-2020-00003
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NKB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00887517596420
• UDI-Public: 887517596420
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: AS
• PMA/PMN Number: K143684
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 01/10/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/10/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 11090550
• Device Lot Number: AS6583
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/27/2019
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/13/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/07/2018
• 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
• Patient Age: 78 YR
• Patient Weight: 85