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 Muscle Spasm(s) (1966); Neuropathy (1983); Pain (1994); Burning Sensation (2146); Tingling (2171); Numbness (2415); Sleep Dysfunction (2517); Ambulation Difficulties (2544)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).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 if the device contributed to the reported event, we are filing this mdr for notification purposes.

Event Description

It was reported that on, (b)(6) 2014, the patient underwent transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion and posterior fusion from vertebrae l3 to l4.The patient was implanted with rhbmp-2/acs in this surgery.The rhbmp-2 collagen sponge was placed outside a cage (i.E., in the disc space, transverse processes, facet joint, pars).Allegedly, the patient continues to experience chronic lower back pain radiating to his lower extremities, numbness and tingling in his legs, burning in his thighs, and muscle spasms.He experiences difficulty sitting, standing, walking and sleeping due to pain.He requires use of a cane to assist in ambulation.He also suffers from sexual issues.".

Manufacturer Narrative

If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

• 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: 6295730
• MDR Text Key: 66316871
• Report Number: 1030489-2017-00196
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NEK
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P000058
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Attorney
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 09/05/2017

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/02/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/05/2017
• 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