MAGEC® SPINAL BRACING AND DISTRACTION SYSTEM
Report
- Report Number
- 3006179046-2016-00039
- Event Type
- Injury
- Date Received
- November 17, 2016
- Report Date
- January 6, 2020
- Manufacturer
- NUVASIVE SPECIALIZED ORTHOPEDICS, INC.
- Product Code
- PGN
- PMA / PMN Number
- K140178
- Adverse Event
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- US
- Reporter Occupation
- PHYSICIAN
Narratives
THE PATIENT WAS IMPLANTED WITH DUAL MAGEC RODS (LOT# A140919-05-00; MANUFACTURE DATE 09/01/2014, EXPIRATION DATE 09/01/2016, AND LOT# A140812-01-00; MANUFACTURE DATE 08/01/2014, EXPIRATION DATE 08/01/2016), AND IT WAS ALLEGED THAT THE RODS APPEAR TO NOT BE DISTRACTING. THE RODS WERE REMOVED ON (B)(6) 2016, AND THE PATIENT WAS IMPLANTED WITH NEW DUAL MAGEC RODS WITHOUT INCIDENT. TO DATE, THE PATIENT IS DOING FINE AND NO NEGATIVE OUTCOMES HAVE BEEN REPORTED. A DHR REVIEW REVEALED THAT THE RODS MET ALL OF THE REQUIRED QUALITY INSPECTIONS AND WERE RELEASED WITHIN SPECIFICATIONS.
THIS SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WAS SENT TO UPDATE THE MFR REPORT NUMBER. SUPPLEMENTAL 3001679046-2016-00039-1 WAS SUBMITTED UNDER THE INCORRECT REPORT NUMBER.
A DISTRIBUTOR REPORTED THAT A SURGEON ALLEGED THAT A PATIENT'S DUAL MAGEC RODS APPEAR TO NOT BE DISTRACTING AFTER TWO (2) YEARS OF IMPLANTATION.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 759808 | MAGEC® SPINAL BRACING AND DISTRACTION SYSTEM | GROWING ROD SYSTEM-MAGNETIC ACTUATION | PGN | NUVASIVE SPECIALIZED ORTHOPEDICS, INC. | RA002-4545SL70, RA002-4545SLR70 | A140919-05-00, A140812-01-00 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 YR | Hospitalization |