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 Muscle Spasm(s) (1966); Neuropathy (1983); Pain (1994); 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) 2010 the patient was admitted to the facility where the patient underwent spine fusion surgery using rhbmp2 on the lumbar region of her spine from vertebrae l3 to l4.The rhbmp-2 collagen sponge was placed outside a cage (i.E., in the disc space, transverse processes and facet joints).Post-op, patient reportedly had progressively increasing lower back and radicular pain into her lower extremities.Severe pain led to a revision surgeries, on (b)(6) 2011, and (b)(6) 2012.A fourth revision has been discussed.Patient "continues to experience chronic mid and low back pain, with pain radiating down into her hips and legs, constant numbness in her right leg, swelling in her legs and feet, muscle spasms, and numbness and tingling throughout her body." patient had "difficulty sitting, standing, and walking, and requires use of a cane for assistance in ambulation." patient also suffers from "bowel issues.".

Manufacturer Narrative

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: 6295706
• MDR Text Key: 66316840
• Report Number: 1030489-2017-00193
• 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: 01/09/2017

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/02/2017
• 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: 01/09/2017
• 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): Required Intervention