MAGECRecalls & reported problems across all models
Nuvasive, Inc. · 4 models in the FDA device registry
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
1 open recall names at least one MAGEC model. Check whether yours is affected in the recall details, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider.
- Adverse event reports
- 77
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 17
- Recalls
- 1
We found 4 models of MAGEC by Nuvasive, Inc. in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 77 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Nov 5, 2018 and Feb 29, 2024 — classified as 17 injuries, 60 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Mechanical Problem” (13 reports).
1 FDA recall record name at least one of these models by its device identifier, 1 still open.
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event. Widely used products collect more reports, so totals can't be used to compare products or estimate failure rates. Only reports that name a model's exact device identifier are counted. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works
Reports received per month, all models
MAGEC recalls
FDA recall records that name at least one of these models by its device identifier, newest first. Each recall usually covers specific models or lots, so check the details.
- Apr 3, 2025Class IIOpen, Classified
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 · Root cause: Nonconforming Material/Component · Recall details · FDA record ↗
Most reported MAGEC problems
Device problems
- Mechanical Problem13
- Corroded12
- Migration or Expulsion of Device12
- Break10
- Defective Device9
- Mechanical Jam9
- Migration8
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem5
Patient problems
- Failure of Implant64
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions9
- Unspecified Infection4
- Metal Related Pathology3
- Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available2
- Insufficient Information2
- Pain2
- Fall1
MAGEC models
4 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.
- MAGEC MC2-5090SGrowing rod system- magnetic actuation1 recall33 reports
- MAGEC MC2-5070SGrowing rod system- magnetic actuation23 reports
- MAGEC MC2-5090RGrowing rod system- magnetic actuation12 reports
- MAGEC MC2-5070RGrowing rod system- magnetic actuation9 reports
Recent MAGEC adverse event reports
The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionFeb 29, 2024Failure to Advance; Failure to Advance
NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant; Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 18807776 ↗MalfunctionFeb 29, 2024Failure to Advance; Failure to Advance
NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant; Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 18807744 ↗InjuryJun 16, 2023Corroded; Mechanical Jam; Corroded; Mechanical Jam
AN INVESTIGATION REPORT FROM AN IMPLANT RETRIEVAL CENTER WAS RECEIVED AND REPORTED THAT FORCE TESTING WAS UNABLE TO BE COMPLETED DUE TO THE EXTERNAL REMOTE CONTROLLER (ERC) NOT FUNCTIONING. ADDITIONALLY, IT WAS NOTED DURING SURFACE DAMAGE GRADING THAT THERE WAS GALLING AND CORROSION ON THE ROD. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ROD WAS REMOVED AS PART OF A PLANNED REMOVAL PROCEDURE AFTER DESIRED LENGTHENING HAD BEEN ACHIEVED AS WELL AS THE PATIENT EXPERIENCING PAIN. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant; Pain
MAUDE report 17148894 ↗MalfunctionJun 16, 2023Corroded; Mechanical Jam; Corroded; Mechanical Jam
AN INVESTIGATION REPORT FROM AN IMPLANT RETRIEVAL CENTER WAS RECEIVED AND REPORTED THAT THE ROD WOULD NOT EXTEND AND FORCE TESTING WAS UNABLE TO BE COMPLETED. ADDITIONALLY, IT WAS NOTED DURING SURFACE DAMAGE GRADING THAT THERE WAS GALLING AND CORROSION ON THE ROD. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ROD WAS REMOVED AS PART OF A PLANNED REMOVAL PROCEDURE AFTER DESIRED LENGTHENING HAD BEEN ACHIEVED AS WELL AS THE PATIENT EXPERIENCING PAIN; THERE WAS NO ADVERSE PATIENT OR USER IMPACT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS REPORT. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant; Pain
MAUDE report 17148890 ↗MalfunctionMay 31, 2023Break; Corroded; Physical Resistance/Sticking; Break; Corroded; Physical Resistance/Sticking
NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant
MAUDE report 17032425 ↗MalfunctionMay 31, 2023Break; Corroded; Mechanical Jam; Break; Corroded; Mechanical Jam
NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant
MAUDE report 17032283 ↗MalfunctionMay 31, 2023Break; Corroded; Fracture; Mechanical Jam; Break; Corroded; Fracture; Mechanical Jam
AN INVESTIGATION REPORT FROM AN IMPLANT RETRIEVAL CENTER WAS RECEIVED AND REPORTED THAT DURING EXAMINATION, THE ROD WOULD NOT DISTRACT AND FORCE TESTING WAS UNABLE TO BE PERFORMED AS THE ELECTRONIC REMOTE CONTROLLER (ERC) WAS NOT FUNCTIONAL. ADDITIONALLY, IT WAS NOTED DURING SURFACE DAMAGE GRADING THAT THERE WAS CORROSION. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ROD WAS REMOVED DUE TO A LOCKING PIN FRACTURE. THERE WAS NO ADVERSE PATIENT OR USER IMPACT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS REPORT. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant
MAUDE report 17032141 ↗MalfunctionMay 26, 2023Break; Corroded; Mechanical Jam; Break; Corroded; Mechanical Jam
AN INVESTIGATION REPORT FROM AN IMPLANT RETRIEVAL CENTER WAS RECEIVED AND REPORTED THAT DURING EXAMINATION, FORCE TESTING WAS UNABLE TO BE PERFORMED. ADDITIONALLY, IT WAS NOTED DURING SURFACE DAMAGE GRADING THAT THERE WAS GALLING AND CORROSION. HIGH ENERGY X-RAY EVALUATION SHOWED EVIDENCE OF INTERNAL SCREW FRACTURE. THERE WAS NO ADVERSE PATIENT OR USER IMPACT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS REPORT. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant
MAUDE report 17015004 ↗MalfunctionMay 26, 2023Break; Corroded; Mechanical Jam; Break; Corroded; Mechanical Jam
AN INVESTIGATION REPORT FROM AN IMPLANT RETRIEVAL CENTER WAS RECEIVED AND REPORTED THAT DURING EXAMINATION, FORCE TESTING WAS UNABLE TO BE PERFORMED. ADDITIONALLY, IT WAS NOTED DURING SURFACE DAMAGE GRADING THAT THERE WAS GALLING AND CORROSION. HIGH ENERGY X-RAY EVALUATION SHOWED EVIDENCE OF INTERNAL SCREW FRACTURE. THERE WAS NO ADVERSE PATIENT OR USER IMPACT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS REPORT. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant
MAUDE report 17014994 ↗MalfunctionMay 25, 2023Corroded; Mechanical Jam; Corroded; Mechanical Jam
AN INVESTIGATION REPORT FROM AN IMPLANT RETRIEVAL CENTER WAS RECEIVED AND REPORTED THAT THE ROD WAS REMOVED DUE TO THE PATIENT NOT COMPLYING WITH DISTRACTION. FORCE TESTING WAS UNABLE TO BE COMPLETED AS THE ROD WOULD NOT EXTEND. IT WAS NOTED DURING SURFACE DAMAGE GRADING THAT THERE WAS GALLING AND CORROSION ON THE ROD. UPON DISASSEMBLY, THE ROD WAS FOUND TO HAVE SOME METALLIC CORROSION AROUND THE MAGNET AREA. THERE WAS NO ADVERSE PATIENT OR USER IMPACT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS REPORT. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17004230 ↗MalfunctionMay 9, 2023Break; Break
NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant
MAUDE report 16898066 ↗MalfunctionMay 9, 2023Failure to Advance; Failure to Advance
NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant
MAUDE report 16897881 ↗InjuryMar 9, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED THAT DURING REMOVAL FOR DEFINITIVE FUSION AFTER TREATMENT GOALS WERE ACHIEVED, IT WAS NOTED THERE WAS "METALLOSIS" PRESENT.
Patient problems: Metal Related Pathology
MAUDE report 16513658 ↗InjuryAug 19, 2022Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED THAT THERE WERE SIGNS OF METALLOSIS. THE ROD HAS BEEN EXPLANTED AND REPLACED WITH A TRADITIONAL GROWING ROD. REPORT 2 OF 2.
Patient problems: Metal Related Pathology
MAUDE report 15259556 ↗InjuryAug 19, 2022Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED THAT THERE WERE SIGNS OF METALLOSIS. THE ROD HAS BEEN EXPLANTED AND REPLACED WITH A TRADITIONAL GROWING ROD. REPORT 1 OF 2.
Patient problems: Metal Related Pathology
MAUDE report 15259529 ↗
Other Nuvasive, Inc. products
All Nuvasive, Inc. devices →Sources and updates
- Models: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Models are grouped by the brand name the manufacturer registered.
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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