MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDTRONIC SOFAMOR DANEK USA, INC METRX SYSTEM; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

Model Number 9561524

Device Problem Mechanics Altered (2984)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 12/12/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Product analysis part# 9561524 ; lot# my22b001- functional test revealed the distal end of the flex arm won't tighten correctly.Wear to part is consistent with regular use.Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide 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.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.

Event Description

Information was received from a healthcare provider (hcp) via a medtronic representative regarding a flex arm to be used in a olif51.It was reported that the flex arm was not fixed well. there was no patient involved in the event.The product was already used before.No further complications were reported/ anticipated.

• Brand Name: METRX SYSTEM
• Type of Device: ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
• 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: 19178226
• MDR Text Key: 341703219
• Report Number: 1030489-2024-00335
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00721902974816
• UDI-Public: 00721902974816
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: KS
• 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: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/25/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/25/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 9561524
• Device Catalogue Number: 9561524
• Device Lot Number: MY22B001
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/09/2024
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/09/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• 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