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); 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.Although it is unknown whether this product caused or contributed to the reported event, we are filling this mdr for notification purpose.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

Event Description

It was reported via social media post that on an unknown date, the patient underwent lumbar surgery via posterior and/or lateral approach.She was implanted with rhbmp-2/acs in this surgery.On an unknown date, 5 months post-op, the patient had severe pain due to which she could not get out of her bed.Allegedly, she experienced pain that was far worse than it ever was prior to surgery.Reportedly, before surgery, her pain was limited to her low back; but now she had been experiencing nerve pain that originates from the lateral incision in her left side and radiates all the way down to her knee.In addition to that, at times the nerves in her left foot did not respond properly and walking was next to impossible.

• 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: 9075730
• MDR Text Key: 158815021
• Report Number: 1030489-2019-01029
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NEK
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: P000058
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: other
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 09/17/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/17/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/19/2019
• 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