MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDTRONIC SOFAMOR DANEK USA, INC INFUSE BONE GRAFT; FILLER, RECOMBINANT HUMAN BONE MORPHOGENETIC PROTEIN, COLLAGEN SCAFFOLD WITH MET

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problems Pain (1994); Swelling (2091); Tingling (2171); Numbness (2415); Ambulation Difficulties (2544)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(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 on (b)(6) 2012, patient was admitted to the facility where the surgeon performed spine fusion surgery on the lumbar region of her spine from vertebrae l4 to s1.The rhbmp-2 collagen sponge was used to fuse more than one level of the spine.The rhbmp-2 collagen sponge was placed outside a cage (i.E., into the lateral fusion mass defect/fracture at l4/5).Post-op patient reportedly had "chronic back pain, severe pain in both legs and in her feet, constant swelling in her legs, cramping in her legs, rash on her legs, and numbness and tingling in her feet.Patient had difficulty sitting, standing, walking and sleeping, and requires use of a cane to assist in ambulation.Patient also suffers from bladder dysfunction,".

Manufacturer Narrative

A good faith effort will be made to obtain the applicable information relevant to the report.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

• Brand Name: INFUSE BONE GRAFT
• Type of Device: FILLER, RECOMBINANT HUMAN BONE MORPHOGENETIC PROTEIN, COLLAGEN SCAFFOLD WITH MET
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDTRONIC SOFAMOR DANEK USA, INC; 4340 swinea rd; memphis TN 38118
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDTRONIC SOFAMOR DANEK USA, INC; 4340 swinea rd; memphis TN 38118
• Manufacturer Contact: greg anglin ; 1800 pyramid place; memphis, TN 38132 ; 9013963133
• MDR Report Key: 6025065
• MDR Text Key: 57249301
• Report Number: 1030489-2016-02865
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NEK
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P000058
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Attorney
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 09/19/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/13/2016
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/19/2016
• 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): Other