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

Catalog Number 7510200

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

Patient Problems Neuropathy (1983); Pain (1994); Ambulation Difficulties (2544)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

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.Products from multiple manufacturers were implanted during the procedure.Although it is unknown if any of the devices contributed to the reported event, we are filing this mdr for notification purposes.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

Event Description

It was reported that on (b)(6) 2010, the patient underwent anterior lumbar interbody fusion on l3-s1.He was implanted with rhbmp-2/acs.Post-op, the patient suffered from progressively worsening low back pain with radiculopathy in his lower extremities.Currently, the patient continues to experience chronic low back pain, pain and radiculopathy in his lower extremities, and swelling in his knees.He is unable to sit or walk for extended period of time.These serious injuries prevent the patient from practicing and enjoying the activities of daily life that he enjoyed pre-operatively, and he has otherwise suffered serious and permanent injuries.Also, it was reported that the patient presented with the following pre-op diagnosis: l3-l4, l4-l5, and l5-s1 lumbar disk disease.Pseudoarthrosis at l3-l4 with discogenic back pain at l3-l4, l4-l5, and l5-s1.The patient underwent the following procedures: anterior exposure of the lumbar spine to l3-l4, l4-l5, and l5-s1 lumbar disks to facilitate interbody fusion at these levels.Arthrodesis anterior interbody technique at l3-l4, l4-l5, and l5-s1 with insertion of anterior interbody spacers.Anterior filler instrumentation placement at l3-l4, l4-l5, and l5-s1.Anterior lumbar discectomy with decompression of spinal canal at l3-l4, l4-l5, and l5-s1 with resection of previous anterior fusion mass at l3-l4.Application of bmp.Application of trinity allograft bone.Local bone grafting.As per operative notes, ¿the central cavity was then packed with role of bmp surrounding local bone grafting as well as trinity allograft bone.Central cavity was packed with a small amount of the patient¿s local bone grafting but then also significant amount of trinity allograft bone as well as bmp.¿ no intra-operative complications were reported.(b)(6) 2010: the patient got discharged from the facility.

• 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: stacie ziemba ; 1800 pyramid place; memphis, TN 38132 ; 9013963133
• MDR Report Key: 7641425
• MDR Text Key: 112449008
• Report Number: 1030489-2018-00919
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NEK
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00681490843782
• UDI-Public: 00681490843782
• 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
• Report Date: 06/27/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/27/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 06/01/2013
• Device Catalogue Number: 7510200
• Device Lot Number: M110915AAJ
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/28/2018
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/20/2010
• 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