Growing Rod System- Magnetic Actuation
Orthopedic · 21 CFR 888.3070
Stabilization or correction of spinal deformities without the use of fusion, using non-invasive methods to adjust the spinal rod.
Recent MDR events
1,094 adverse event reports on file
- MAGEC® SPINAL BRACING AND DISTRACTION SYSTEMMay 19, 2025MalfunctionNuvasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc.3006179046-2025-00112
- MAGEC® SPINAL BRACING AND DISTRACTION SYSTEMMay 19, 2025InjuryNuvasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc.3006179046-2025-00113
- MAGEC® SPINAL BRACING AND DISTRACTION SYSTEMApr 21, 2025InjuryNuvasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc.3006179046-2025-00108
- MAGEC SPINAL BRACING AND DISTRACTION SYSTEMMar 18, 2025MalfunctionGlobus Medical3006179046-2025-00107
- MAGEC GENERATION 2 SPINAL BRACING AND DISTRACTION SYSTEMDec 3, 2024InjuryNuvasive Specialized Orthopedics, Incorporated3006179046-2024-00186
- MAGEC GENERATION SPINAL BRACING AND DISTRACTION SYSTEMNov 26, 2024MalfunctionNuvasive Specialized Orthopedics3006179046-2024-00183
- MAGEC 2B MODIFIED SPINAL BRACING AND DISTRACTION SYSTEMNov 12, 2024MalfunctionNuvasive Specialized Orthopedics, Incorporated3006179046-2024-00181
- MAGEC GENERATION 2B MODIFIED SPINAL BRACING AND DISTRACTION SYSTEMOct 23, 2024InjuryNuvasive Specialized Orthopedics, Incorporated3006179046-2024-00179
- MAGEC GENERATION 2B MODIFIED SPINAL BRACING AND DISTRACTION SYSTEMOct 23, 2024InjuryNuvasive Specialized Orthopedics, Incorporated3006179046-2024-00178
- MAGEC GENERATION 2B SPINAL BRACING AND DISTRACTION SYSTEMAug 20, 2024MalfunctionNuvasive Specialized Orthopedics, Incorporated3006179046-2024-00174
Event type breakdown
Recalls
4 recall events for this product code
- Globus Medical, Inc.Open, ClassifiedApr 23, 2025
MAGEC 2 Rod, 5.0mm 90mm Standard; Version/Model: MC2-5090S;
Devices for the affected lot were not assembled according to product specifications. The distraction rod outer diameter was assembled with a 5.5mm rod versus the required 5.0mm.
Z-1657-2025 · View FDA record ↗ - NuVasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc.Open, ClassifiedDec 14, 2022
NUVASIVE MAGEC MAGEC 2 Rod. The MAGEC System is used to brace the spine during growth to minimize the progression of scoliosis.
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.
Z-0559-2023 · View FDA record ↗ - NuVasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc.Open, ClassifiedUnknown
MAGEC 1 System
Safety Alert to all surgeons informing them of post-implantation fractures of an internal metallic component for device manufactured prior to March 26, 2015.
Z-0528-2022 · View FDA record ↗ - NuVasive IncTerminatedUnknown
NUVASIVE MAGEC 2 Rod X.X mm XX mm, REF MC2-XXXXS LOT 0000000 AAA - Product Usage: comprised of a sterile single-use spinal rod that is surgically implanted us
Post-implantation separation of an actuator end cap component that may expose internal components of the actuator, which could lead to hastened degeneration of the internal components and egress of Titanium alloy wear debris and resultant localized tissue discoloration.
Z-1898-2020 · View FDA record ↗
Registered firms
24 firms currently registered for this product code
Nuvasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc.
Audubon, PA, US
Arch Medical Solutions - Philadelphia, Llc Dba Jade Precision Medical Components
Huntingdon Valley, PA, US
Arch Medical Solutions - Memphis
Lexington, TN, US
Nuvasive, Inc.
Guaynabo, PR, US
Mackay Manufacturing, Inc.
Spokane Valley, WA, US
Micro Precision Swiss
Santa Ana, CA, US
Arch Medical Solutions - Seabrook
SEABROOK, NH, US
Arch Medical Solutions - Memphis
BARTLETT, TN, US
Sterigenics U.s., Llc
Tustin, CA, US
Sterigenics U.s., Llc
Corona, CA, US
Nginstruments, Inc Dba Avalign Cutting Instruments
Warsaw, IN, US
Avalign Instruments & Implants
FORT WAYNE, IN, US
Culver Tool & Engineering
Plymouth, IN, US
510(k) clearances
9 clearances for this product code
- Nuvasive Specialized Orthopedics, IncorporatedFeb 6, 2024
K233593 · MAGEC Spinal Bracing and Distraction System
- Nuvasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc.Jul 30, 2020
K201543 · MAGEC® System
- Nuvasive Specialized Orthopedics, IncorporatedAug 31, 2017
K171791 · MAGEC® System
- Nuvasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc.Oct 21, 2016
K160352 · MAGEC® Spinal Bracing and Distraction System
- Nuvasive Specialized Orthopedics, Inc.Sep 2, 2016
K161751 · MAGEC® Spinal Bracing and Distraction System
- Ellipse Technologies, IncorporatedMay 29, 2015
K150885 · MAGEC 2 Spinal Bracing and Distraction System
- Ellipse Technologies, Inc.Mar 24, 2015
K141278 · MAGEC SPINAL BRACING AND DISTRACTION SYSTEM
- Ellipse Technologies, Inc.Sep 18, 2014
K140613 · MAGEC SPINAL BRACING AND DISTRACTION SYSTEM