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 Neuropathy (1983); Paralysis (1997); Inadequate Pain Relief (2388); Numbness (2415)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4) (persisting back pain).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.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.

Event Description

It was reported that on (b)(6) 2015, patient underwent a spine fusion surgery from t10 to l4.Reportedly, the patient was implanted with rhbmp-2/acs in this surgery.The rhbmp-2 collagen sponge was placed outside a cage (i.E., lateral masses).Despite multiple revision surgeries, the patient continued to experience chronic lower back pain, with pain radiating down to her hips and right leg, numbness in parts of her back and left leg, and paralysis of her right leg.Patient also suffered from bladder and bowel 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: 6207963
• MDR Text Key: 63358537
• Report Number: 1030489-2016-03532
• 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: 12/05/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• 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
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 12/05/2016
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/28/2016
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 12/05/2016
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 09/27/2017
• 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