FDANovember 1, 2022device

NUVASIVE MAGEC MAGEC 2 Rod. The MAGEC System is used to brace the spine during growth to minimize the progression of scoliosis. REF Model Numbers/NSO Item #/Product Description MC2-4590S / PA0684-001 / MAGEC 2 Rod, 4.5mm 90mm Standard MC2-5590S / PA0684-002 / MAGEC 2 Rod, 5.5,mm 90mm Standard MC2...

Official recall recorded by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.

The hazard

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.

What to do

FDA enforcement status: Ongoing

Brands named

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UPCs

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Recall history

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