G4: the device p/n 1556300500 is similar to the device manufactured in us p/n 1556000500.Hence, mentioned 510k license number k111942 is of p/n 1556000500.This event is being reported only as a malfunction because of the similar device requirement in 803 which is limited to malfunctions.H3: 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.Medtronic is submitting this report to comply with fda reporting regulations under 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.This report is based upon information obtained by medtronic, which the company may not have been able to fully investigate or verify prior to the date the report was required by the fda.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to obtain more complete information and has provided as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.In particular, this report does not constitute an admission by anyone that the product described in this report has any ¿defects¿ or has ¿malfunctioned¿.These words are included in the fda 3500a form and are fixed items for selection created by the fda to categorize the type of event solely for the purpose of regulatory reporting.Medtronic objects to the use of these words and others like them because of the lack of definition and the connotations implied by these terms.This statement should be included with any information or report disclosed to the public under the freedom of information act.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.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.
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Information was received from healthcare provider (hcp) via a manufacturer representative regarding a patient having revision surgery for bilateral rod breakage, set screw dislodgement of left sai screw, and rod dislodgement on right sai screw.It was reported that the set screw of the left sai was displaced, rod deviated from the screw head and the rod broke off bilaterally under l2.The set screw of the left sai was displaced and reoperation was performed on the right sai.The left sai screw was replaced and an iliac screw was added on both sides.Four rods were used with mrc connectors for fixation.The t9 bilateral hooks and t10 bilateral ps that had been initially fixed were removed. there was no patient symptom reported.There were no further complications reported regarding the event.
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