MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDTRONIC SOFAMOR DANEK CD HORIZON SPINAL SYSTEM; ORTHOSIS, SPINAL PEDICLE FIXATION, FOR DEGENERATIVE DISC DISEASE

Catalog Number UNKNOWN

Device Problem Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)

Patient Problem No Code Available (3191)

Event Date 11/13/2015

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(6).(b)(4).Neither the device nor films of applicable imaging studies were returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.Therefore, we are unable to determine the definitive cause of the reported event.

Event Description

It was reported that the patient underwent transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (tlif) at l4/5 both side by intermuscular approach for lumber degenerative spondylolisthesis.Implant 4.75 was used.Post-op, it was confirmed by x-ray that l4 left placed screw was slipped to lateral.As reported by the local distributer, the doctor considered that he would perform a revision surgery.No patient complications were reported in the report.It was reported that l4 screws on both sides dislodged.In revision surgery, both screws were re-inserted in a different direction and the surgery was completed.

• Brand Name: CD HORIZON SPINAL SYSTEM
• Type of Device: ORTHOSIS, SPINAL PEDICLE FIXATION, FOR DEGENERATIVE DISC DISEASE
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDTRONIC SOFAMOR DANEK; 1800 pyramid place; memphis TN 38132
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDTRONIC SOFAMOR DANEK; 1800 pyramid place; memphis TN 38132
• Manufacturer Contact: greg anglin ; 1800 pyramid place; memphis, TN 38132 ; 9013963133
• MDR Report Key: 5296847
• MDR Text Key: 33470152
• Report Number: 1030489-2015-03430
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NKB
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: UNKNOWN
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Health Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 12/03/2015

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/15/2015
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: UNKNOWN
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/03/2015
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 00048 YR