Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 25755 |
| Brand Name: | Magec Rod |
| Model: | |
| Affected: | |
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| Recalling Organisation: | NuVasive (Aust/NZ) Pty Ltd Unit 1.2 Ground Floor 1 Kenwyn Street Parnell Auckland 1052 |
| Contact Information: | 64 027 509 0033 |
| Manufacturer: | Nuvasive Specialized Orthopaedics Inc |
| Issue: | Post-implantation separation of an actuator end cap component has been observed in MAGEC® System Model X rods. Separation of the end cap 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. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 2/3/2020 |
