Due to potential issues with design, manufacturing and documentation issues related to the validation of the affected products/devices.
NuVasive Specialized Orthopedics
During accelerated shelf-life extension studies it was noted that the final packaging was experiencing a potential of failure of the sterile packaging barrier which could result in a hazardous situation where the device is no longer sterile.
Safety Alert to all surgeons informing them of post-implantation fractures of an internal metallic component for device manufactured prior to March 26, 2015.
The Instructions for Use have been updated to include: (1) Clarification that the device is intended for use only in patients 18 years and older, (2) That patients should weigh 50 lbs. or more while undergoing treatment, and (3) That no more than two devices should be implanted at a time.
Due to not having the full complement of biological assessments for all potential patients and as a result the devices are not indicated for use in individuals under the age of 18 years old.
Due to not having the full complement of biological assessments for all potential patients and as a result the devices are not indicated for use in individuals under the age of 18 years old.
Due to not having the full complement of biological assessments for all potential patients and as a result the devices are not indicated for use in individuals under the age of 18 years old.
Due to complaints of adverse events potentially related to biological safety. The complaints included report of pain and bony abnormalities at the interface between the telescoping nail segments.
Due to complaints of adverse events potentially related to biological safety. The complaints included report of pain and bony abnormalities at the interface between the telescoping nail segments.
Due to complaints of adverse events potentially related to biological safety. The complaints included report of pain and bony abnormalities at the interface between the telescoping nail segments.
During explantation, standard removal tools can generate sufficient forces to cause distal plug to disassociate from the bone transport system.