MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDTRONIC SOFAMOR DANEK USA, INC SOLERA 4.75 PERCUTANEOUS RODS; TAP, BONE

Model Number 5484855

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

Patient Problem Bone Fracture(s) (1870)

Event Date 10/11/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

Information was received from healthcare provider (hcp) via a manufacturer representative regarding a patient having posterior fixation for scoliosis.It was reported that the pedicle fractured when the tap was used, so the screw was not inserted into the fractured pedicle.It occurred in 2 places, but the site is unknown.The two screws reported were attached to the screwdriver, but they were not inside the patient's body.Puncture was made with a probe and the pedicle was cut out after tapping.The screw was skipped without being inserted. the products were explanted. there was no patient symptom reported.There were no further complications reported regarding the event.

Manufacturer Narrative

B2: other - pedicle fractured.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: SOLERA 4.75 PERCUTANEOUS RODS
• Type of Device: TAP, BONE
• 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: glen belmer ; 1800 pyramid place; memphis, TN 38132 ; 6122713209
• MDR Report Key: 18071699
• MDR Text Key: 327353962
• Report Number: 1030489-2023-00735
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HWX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00613994609809
• UDI-Public: 00613994609809
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• 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
• Report Date: 11/06/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/06/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 5484855
• Device Catalogue Number: 5484855
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/12/2023
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other