The impact and surgeon perceptions of the suspension of the CE certification of MAGEC devices on clinical practice

MAGnetic Expansion Control (MAGEC) rods are used in the surgical treatment of children with early onset scoliosis. The magnetically controlled lengthening mechanism enables rod distractions without the need for repeated invasive surgery. The CE certification of these devices was suspended in March 2...

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Published in:Bone & joint open 2022-02, Vol.3 (2), p.155-157
Main Author: Hothi, Harry
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
alternative treatment
CE Mark
Curve
EOS
Implant Density
MAGEC Rods
MCGR
Nationwide Survey
Patient Reported Outcome
Spine
surgical treatment
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Summary:MAGnetic Expansion Control (MAGEC) rods are used in the surgical treatment of children with early onset scoliosis. The magnetically controlled lengthening mechanism enables rod distractions without the need for repeated invasive surgery. The CE certification of these devices was suspended in March 2021 due, primarily, to performance evidence gaps in the documents provided by the manufacturer to regulators and notified bodies. MAGEC rods are therefore not permitted for use in countries requiring CE marking. This was a survey of 18 MAGEC rod surgeons in the UK about their perception of the impact of the CE suspension on the clinical management of their patients. Unsurprisingly, virtually all perceived a negative impact, reflecting the complexity of this patient group. Reassuringly, these surgeons are highly experienced in alternative treatment methods. Cite this article:  2022;3(2):155-157.
ISSN:2633-1462
2633-1462
DOI:10.1302/2633-1462.32.BJO-2021-0144.R2