MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MDT SOFAMOR DANEK PUERTO RICO MFG CD HORIZON SOLERA VOYAGER SPINAL SYSTEM; THORACOLUMBOSACRAL PEDICLE SCREW SYSTEM

Model Number 55750017545

Device Problem Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth (4002)

Patient Problems Undesired Nerve Stimulation (1980); Hernia (2240)

Event Date 09/05/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

A: patient information cannot be included in regulatory report due to regional privacy regulations.G2: the country of the event is japan.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.

Event Description

Information was received from healthcare provider (hcp) via a manufacturer representative regarding a patient having l5/s1 tlif.It was reported that the patient underwent tlif on (b)(6) 2023 at l5/s1, and the cy cage contracted in august causing the grafted bone to compress the nerve. the grafted bone was coming out like a hernia and pressing on the nerve, so the cage was removed and replaced with milestone in an additional surgery performed on (b)(6) 2023.The screws were loose and the procedure was completed by replacing the loose screws. there were no further complications reported regarding the event.

Manufacturer Narrative

Additional information: h10 radiographic image review: the saggital ct reconstruction shows interbody cage at l5-s1.Lateral x-ray shows l5-s1 fusion construct and interbody grafts.No obvious hardware complications identified.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.

Manufacturer Narrative

Additional information: d9, h3, h6 h3.Device evaluation summary: product analysis #705799504:part # 55750017545 lot # h5828610 visual and optical inspection revealed the top portion of the crown of the screw has been worn from the seating of the rod.Optical inspection did not reveal any damage to the threads.Functional inspection confirmed the screw head was able to pivot in all directions and a sample break off screw was able to be threaded in the tulip head without any issue.The screw appears to function as intended.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.

• Brand Name: CD HORIZON SOLERA VOYAGER SPINAL SYSTEM
• Type of Device: THORACOLUMBOSACRAL PEDICLE SCREW SYSTEM
• Manufacturer (Section D): MDT SOFAMOR DANEK PUERTO RICO MFG; barrio marianna rd 909, km0.4; humacao PR 00792
• Manufacturer (Section G): MDT SOFAMOR DANEK PUERTO RICO MFG; barrio marianna rd 909, km0.4; humacao PR 00792
• Manufacturer Contact: glen belmer ; 1800 pyramid place; memphis, TN 38132 ; 6122713209
• MDR Report Key: 17832038
• MDR Text Key: 324431201
• Report Number: 1030489-2023-00675
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NKB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00643169783911
• UDI-Public: 00643169783911
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K170679
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 03/08/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/28/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 55750017545
• Device Catalogue Number: 55750017545
• Device Lot Number: H5828610
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/16/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/26/2023
• 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